Alt-Dömitz Infantry

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Origin and History

In 1747 the battalion counted 3 companies.

In 1756 the battalion had 2 companies with 84 men each, including several invalids.

In 1757, 16 grenadiers were added.

During the Seven Years' War, the chef of the regiment was:

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Service during the War

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Uniform

Privates

Uniform Details

Headgear	Musketeer black tricorne laced white Grenadier mitre with silver-plated front plate decorated with the ducal arms and trophies of war and a red pompom
Neck stock	black
Coat	dark blue in Prussian cut lined red with tin buttons Collar black Shoulder Straps no information available yet Lapels no information available yet Pockets no information available yet Cuffs black Turnbacks red
Waistcoat	white
Breeches	white
Gaiters	black in winter, white in summer
Leather Equipment	Crossbelt white Waistbelt white Cartridge Box black Bayonet Scabbard probably brown with brass fittings Scabbard probably brown Footgear black shoes

Colours

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References

Keubke, Erna und Klaus-Ulrich; Mumm, Ralf: Das Mecklenburger Militär und seine Uniformen 1701-1918, Schriften zur Geschichte Mecklenburgs, Band 15, Schwerin 2005

Jahrbücher des Vereins für Mecklenburgische Geschichte und Altertumskunde (Mecklenburgische Jahrbücher) 1836-1940

• Schäfer, Ernst: Mecklenburgs Militärwesen vor und in den Freiheitskriegen: Vortrag, gehalten im Verein für Mecklenburgische Geschichte und Altertumskunde am 21. Oktober 1913, bei der Erinnerungsfeier an die Leipziger Schlacht; Vol. 80 (1915), pp. 97-114

Acknowledgements

Volker Scholz for the initial version of the article