Raised 1701
Campaigns: In the Empire: Landau, Stollhofen Lines, Sendling. To Italy in 1706: Susa. To Spain in 1708: Balaguer, Almenar, Saragossa, Villaviciosa
A few strength details when in Spain:
1709: In May 3 battalions and 1593 men strong
1710: 27th July Battle of Almenar on the right wing 3 battalions strong; Confederate victory
1710 10th December at the battle of Villaviciosa on the right wing and 3 battalions strong; a possible tactical victory for the Confederate forces but a strategic defeat
1711: October 1402 men
1711: End of December 1461 men (by this stage each Austrian regiment had 3 battalions of 5 companies each and 2 grenadier companies)
1713: May In Catalonia 3 battalions strong with 1651 men
There seems to be much disagreement on the uniform in the WSS, although pearl-grey coat and green cuffs are often mentioned.
A beautiful set of flags David, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Thanks, Willz. :-) I would have done a uniform plate but my sources do not agree on it!
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David.
Gosh, that is rather fetching and eye catching at the same time David:).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. :-) It is rather, isn't it? I'm sure I shall have more unusual WSS flags to depict! There is a lot of choice...
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David.
Don't know how I missed these! They are wonderful!
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Stokes
Thank you, Stokes. :-) Yes, many of the WSS flags are splendidly complicated and variable; much more so than the WAS and SYW.
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David.
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve. :-)
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David.