"Spanish Engineer Unit" Topic

Looking for information on Spanish Sapper Unit. Have some info: on Engineer Corp officers but it the Sappers I am seeking.
Thanks

Hi Disposalman,

I used to wear the same RE BD badge which you use as your icon.

If it is uniform information which you are after, I have a copy of Jose Maria Bueno Carrera's book Uniformes Espanoles de la Guerra de Independencia.

There is a plate contains three pictures of Engineers, an officer in the 1809 uniform, another officer in the 1813 uniform and a Sapper in his field uniform, which includes an apron a little like British Pioneers or French Sappeurs.

I can give you more detail if it is helpful.

Rod

Hello Rod
I had the opportunity to do some research today through the Osprey books and also the Internet. I may have located the same pictures that you are listing. I will look into all the information I have now and advise.

I also wore the badge I use as my icon. Membership of REBDOC confirms this.

Regards
Tom

Hi Tom,

As you probably know, I am Chaiman of REBDOC.

If you want any more information about Spanish troops please let me know.

Best wishes

Rod

There is some information on my website where I have collected some of my notes about the spanish army…

link

It is not complete yet, so if there is anything special you want just say and I might be able to find it.

Regimiento Real de Zapadores Minadores created 1802 with 2 battalions according to article on standards at link
Also see link
From the celebration of the creation of the regiment: link

Bueno links from Alfons site:
link

Also:

Gentlemen
A mine of information. Thank you.