"Wurttemberg Napoleonic Cavalry Gauntlets" Topic
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| AuvergneWargamer | 17 Dec 2016 2:34 a.m. PST |
Bonjour Chaps, Need some help with the colour of these please. Sometimes they're shown as black but other times white. My internet searches have been fruitless so I hope someone can come with an answer as to whether is was year-specific or campaign versus dress uniform. Cheers, Paul |
 deadhead  | 17 Dec 2016 4:26 a.m. PST |
I know less than nothing about this…… But I do get the impression that the chaps in green (The Jagers) wore black gloves and gauntlets and the chaps in dark blue (Chevaulegers) used white….which would fit in with the custom and practice for most countries…….OK, I guess not for French Chasseurs a Cheval or for…oh forget it. There will be far more expert responses I will guarantee. |
| AuvergneWargamer | 17 Dec 2016 5:14 a.m. PST |
Hi Deadhead, You've hit the nail on the head with the complexity when you say: "But I do get the impression that the chaps in green (The Jagers) wore black gloves and gauntlets and the chaps in dark blue (Chevaulegers) used white….which would fit in with the custom and practice for most countries…….OK, I guess not for French Chasseurs a Cheval or for…oh forget it." I reckon that this is Doctorate level question! Cheers, Paul |
| Tassie Wargamer | 17 Dec 2016 7:28 a.m. PST |
According to "The Army of Wurttemberg 1806-14" by W J Rawkins: Chevauleger regiments nos. 1 & 2 wore white leather gauntlets. Jager zu Pferd regiments nos. 3 & 4 wore black leather gauntlets. Dragoon regiment no. 5 wore white leather gauntlets. The four squadrons of the Leibgarde zu Pferd wore white leather gauntlets.However, officers of the Leibjager squadron wore black gauntlets when on campaign. I hope that is of some use to you AuvergneWargamer. Cheers, TW |
| AuvergneWargamer | 17 Dec 2016 7:46 a.m. PST |
Bonjour TW, Spot on! Very helpful indeed and I'll see if I can acquire a copy of "The Army of Wurttemberg". Thanks, Paul |
 Dye4minis | 17 Dec 2016 8:07 a.m. PST |
For 3 pounds 99 pence, it's a bargain and you can download it! Here is the URL where I have bought several from this gentleman. Excellent value at even a much higher price! link v/r
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| AuvergneWargamer | 17 Dec 2016 8:23 a.m. PST |
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| Dye4minis | 17 Dec 2016 8:34 a.m. PST |
Please let us know how well it helped you? v/r
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| wrgmr1 | 17 Dec 2016 9:47 a.m. PST |
Tom, that is a great link, thanks for posting. I just sent it to our group! |
| Dye4minis | 17 Dec 2016 12:53 p.m. PST |
Glad to be able to share wrgmr1 ! |
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