First raised 1657. From 1676-1699 this was Prins Frederik's Regiment and renamed Kronprinsens in 1703.
The stylish black flag is strikingly different from so many of the white Danish flags!
3 battalions strong, with 18 musketeer companies and 1 grenadier.
One battalion served in Ireland in 1690. One was in Imperial service 1702-1709, with 6 companies of musketeers and 1 grenadier company - theoretical strength 803 men.
In 1701 the battalion which had been sent to Saxony was taken into Austrian pay. It joined the Austrian offensive into Northern Italy in 1702 and was at the battle of Luzzara on 15th August.
And this was probably the uniform in the WSS:
Very very nice looking flag David.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Thank you, Willz. :-) Almost looks like something out of Lord of the Rings!
DeleteAll the best,
David.
Superb flag David, really different, look great.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donnie! :-) Yes, it is rather different from the usual, isn't it? I and other people have said it has a Goth look to it!
DeleteAll the best,
David.
A very striking design for sure and one that you would not initially think was Danish!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve! :-) The lack of the white cross on red certainly makes it more obscure but it is indeed a striking design!
DeleteAll the best,
David.