Fusilier and Grenadier of the Sardinian Swiss Regiment Meyer 1750-1774

Unit history: First raised January 1744 by a "capitulation" between King Charles Emmanuel III and the Swiss Cantons of Glaris and Appenzel. 1 battalion of 4 companies. Mostly in garrison during the War of the Austrian Succession but involved in a notable action when its fire stopped a French advance on the Assietta ridge in July 1747. Commander from 1744 Adrian Meyer von Herisau. Regiment partly disbanded/partly absorbed by another Swiss regiment in 1774.

Uniform: Fusilier (left) Black tricorne, white laced edge, yellow metal button, white strap, mid-blue cockade, yellow-black-red pompom on right side (out of view). Black stock. Very dark (almost Prussian) blue coat, red collar, lapels, cuffs, turnbacks, red edge to shoulder strap. No lace, yellow metal buttons. Heart patches covering hooks and eyes on turnbacks black or very dark blue. Red waistcoat, yellow metal buttons. Red breeches, yellow metal buttons. White inner stocking. White gaiters, white metal buttons.

Grenadier (top) Black fur cap, red bag edged yellow with yellow and red tassel. Black stock. Very dark (almost Prussian) blue coat, red collar, lapels, cuffs, turnbacks, red edge to shoulder strap. No lace, yellow metal buttons. Heart patches covering hooks and eyes on turnbacks black or very dark blue. Red waistcoat, yellow metal buttons. Red breeches, yellow metal buttons. White inner stocking. Black gaiters, white metal buttons.