Algarve Cavalry

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Origin and History

No information available yet about the origin of the regiment

During the Seven Years' War, the regiment was under the command of:

• no information available yet

Service during the War

No information available yet about the service of the regiment during the Seven Years' War

Uniform

Privates

Uniform in 1759 - Source: Ibrahim90

Uniform Details as per
the Album de Taccoli of 1759

Headgear	black tricorne laced white with a red cockade fastened with a small white button
Neckstock	white
Coat	white a row of white buttons grouped 2 by 2 on the left side, 1 white button on each side in the small of the back and small white buttons on each side to fasten the basques Collar none Shoulder straps white aiguillette on the right shoulder Lapels none Pockets horizontal pockets with 3 white buttons Cuffs blue with 3 white buttons Turnbacks none
Waistcoat	blue with white buttons and horizontal pockets each with white buttons
Breeches	blue
Leather Equipment	Crossbelt none Waistbelt none Cartridge Box n/a Scabbard n/a Footgear black boots
Horse Furniture	Saddlecloth blue laced with a wide silver braid decorated with a thin blue braid Housings blue laced with a wide silver braid decorated with a thin blue braid Blanket roll n/a

Officers

no information available yet

Musicians

Musicians probably wore a uniform with reversed colours: blue coat with white facings.

Colours

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References

Album de Taccoli, 1759

Acknowledgment

Juan José Torres and the Asociación Cultural de Modelismo Histórico Alabarda for the information and counselling provided for this article.