11th Cavalry (Frontier Force)
| 11th Prince Albert Victor’s Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) | |
|---|---|
Insignia since 1974 | |
| Active | 1849–present |
| Country | British India (1849-1947) Pakistan (1947-present) |
| Branch | British Indian Army Pakistan Army |
| Type | Armoured Regiment |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | "PAVOs Cavalry" "One One Charlie" |
| Engagements | North West Frontier of India Indian Mutiny of 1857 Second Afghan War 1878–80 First World War 1914–18 Third Afghan War Second World War 1939–45 Indo-Pakistani War of 1948 Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Prince Albert Victor |
| Notable commanders | John Watson, VC Charles Egerton Lord Ismay Sahabzada Yaqub Khan Khalid Mahmud Arif Charles Godwin |
The 11th Cavalry (Frontier Force), is an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was previously known as the 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry and was a regular cavalry regiment of the old British Indian Army. It was formed in 1849 and later 21st Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) and the 23rd Cavalry were amalgamated.