"Swedish colours, lost in the battle of Augdov Sept 26, 1657" Topic
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| Tango01 | 23 Jan 2017 3:07 p.m. PST |
Of possible interest? "The Russians took 6 Swedish colours & standards at Augdov (see Swedish BO here: link). One of them was black, with a silver cloud, arm & sword. according to Khowanski's relation it belonged to one of the M. De la Gardie leib companies. Three standards were white with gold monogram CGRS (Carolus Gustavus Rex Sueciae), their regiment/owner is unknown. One red dragoon colour was decorated with with CGRS under crown, the other – CGRS and a double-headed eagle…"
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| Green Tiger | 24 Jan 2017 2:09 a.m. PST |
That double headed eagle doesn't look very Swedish? |
| Daniel S | 24 Jan 2017 8:37 a.m. PST |
It probably belonged to Korff's dragoon squadron which was made up of Poles. Could have been one of the units which switched sides to join the Swedes in 1655 or enlisted from the local population in Poland. Sent to Livonia as reinforcements in 1656. |
| Tango01 | 24 Jan 2017 10:46 a.m. PST |
Good data my friend!… Thanks!. (smile)
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looks at the new U.S.S. Constitution for Black Seas.