Thursday, 16 May 2024

Flags of Austrian Infantry Regiment Osnabrueck in the War of the Spanish Succession

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.

8 comments:

  1. A beautiful set of flags David, thanks for sharing.

    Willz.

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    1. Thanks, Willz. :-) I would have done a uniform plate but my sources do not agree on it!

      All the best,

      David.

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  2. Gosh, that is rather fetching and eye catching at the same time David:).

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    1. Thank 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...

      All the best,

      David.

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  3. Don't know how I missed these! They are wonderful!

    Kind Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Thank you, Stokes. :-) Yes, many of the WSS flags are splendidly complicated and variable; much more so than the WAS and SYW.

      All the best,

      David.

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