4. Heimburg Grenadiers
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Origin and History
This grenadier battalion was created in 1761.
During the Seven Years' War, the battalion was commanded by:
- 1761: colonel Christian Friedrich von Heimburg
The regiment was diabanded in 1767.
Service during the War
The regiment did not see active service during the Seven Years War.
Uniform
Privates
Headgear |
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Neckstock | black | ||||||||||||
Coat | dark blue in Prussian cut with 2 yellow buttons under the lapel
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Waistcoat | white | ||||||||||||
Breeches | white | ||||||||||||
Gaiters | white | ||||||||||||
Leather Equipment |
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Troopers were armed with a musket and a sabre.
Colours
no information available yet
References
Stadlinger, L., J. von, Geschichte des Württembergischen Kriegswesens – von der frühesten bis zur neuesten Zeit, Stuttgart, 1856
Zahn, Michael, Die Herzoglich Württembergische Armee im Siebenjährigen Krieg, Manuskript, Stuttgart: January 2008