"Sonsfeld's Dragoons?" Topic
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| Maxshadow | 14 Nov 2016 3:12 a.m. PST |
This regiment is named in the Blenheim OOB as part of l'Ostange's Brigade. I would like to paint them. Does anyone have any ideas on its nationality, or for bonus points, the uniform? |
| Altefritz | 14 Nov 2016 3:19 a.m. PST |
It was prussian. From Kronoskaf (Cuirassier Regiment Driesen): "The regiment was raised in Prussia in 1689 by Rittmeister Friedrich Wilhelm count von Wittenhorst zu Sonsfeld as a dragoon regiment including some Free Companies. From June 24 to October 12 1689, the regiment took part in the siege of Bonn.
During the War of the Spanish Succession, on August 13 1704, the regiment fought in the battle of Blenheim, taking two kettledrums. In 1715, it served in Pomerania against the Swedes.
In 1717, the regiment was transformed into a cuirassier regiment." The uniform was white with red cuffs, lining and waistcoat. Leather breeches, tin buttons, hat with white lace. Saddle red with white border. NCO red coat with withe lining and cuffs, silver lace on hat and cuffs, silver buttons. (From the Hoglund 2nd volume on Great Northern War). link |
| Maxshadow | 15 Nov 2016 4:20 a.m. PST |
Thanks Fabrizio! I really appreciate the help. There was no way I would have worked that out. |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.