"British horse and dragoons, WSS" Topic
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| Don Sebastian | 29 Jul 2012 8:33 p.m. PST |
Was there any difference in the uniforms of british dragoons and horse on the period of the War of Spanish Sucession? |
 Lluis of Minairons  | 30 Jul 2012 1:32 a.m. PST |
I guess not. However, you might check the free PDF book below. It's the English translation of a regular book originally published in Catalan language under the name of "God save Catalonia!", in a Osprey-like format. It contains comprehensive informations and several full-colour uniform plates: link Cheers,
Lluís |
 Cardinal Hawkwood  | 30 Jul 2012 3:12 a.m. PST |
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| Cardinal Hawkwood | 30 Jul 2012 3:13 a.m. PST |
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| Shagnasty | 30 Jul 2012 9:08 a.m. PST |
Horse eventually wore a front cuirass but under the uniform coat and may have worn a "secret" metal cap under their tricorne. |
 Paint Pig | 30 Jul 2012 10:06 a.m. PST |
Charles S Grants "From Pike to Shotte" should help you out if you can find a copy, also two subsequent books he released via Partizan Press entitled "The Armies and Uniforms of Marlboroughs Wars" illustrated by Bob Marrion. PM me with specifics if you wish and I'll see what I can do for you. Nice share soldadets, many thanks on my part. regards
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| Don Sebastian | 30 Jul 2012 10:10 a.m. PST |
Could you guys please explaint he differences in the belts and lace? I'm kinda lost here. |
| Shagnasty | 30 Jul 2012 10:59 a.m. PST |
The belts varied as the Horse had no carbine while the Dragoons had a stout shoulder belt to support the musket. Lace edged the cuffs, hats and horse furniture. It varied by regiment in color and by shape or design. The shape/design would be observable in 28mm but not in 15mm. Colors were usually gold (yellow0 or silver (white) but not always. A good reference book like those mentioned is therefore necessary. |
| Don Sebastian | 30 Jul 2012 9:00 p.m. PST |
thank you people! I'll see if I can buy this book you mentioned. |
| Cardinal Hawkwood | 30 Jul 2012 11:33 p.m. PST |
horse usually wore a wore two cross belts, dragoons one..coats were laced differently horse much more socially important..you need to buy some books..get into the headspace of the people of the time..Pike to shotte or its update Caliver versions is a place to start..Warfare in the Age of Marborough
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