Tuesday 1 October 2024

Standards of the Danish 5th Jyske Cavalry Regiment late 17th to early 18th Century

Strength 8 staff officers and 6 companies in 2 squadrons with a total strength of 440 officers and men.

In the service of Great Britain and Holland 1701-1714

These standards carry the cipher of King Christian V, who ruled Denmark 1670-1699. It is known that standards with his cipher were carried well into the reign of his successor Frederick IV. The cloth is damask.


And this was probably the uniform in the WSS:



7 comments:

  1. Nice standards and a good uniform too. Great additions to the Danish flags.

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    1. Thank you, Donnie. :-) Yes, the Danish flag set is building up nicely!

      All the best,

      David.

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  2. Another elegant Danish flag:). Interesting to note they were carried into the next King's reign, presumably as you couldn't just produced a new one quickly.

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    1. Thank you, Steve. :-) Cavalry standards were usually of very high quality (and cost) so no doubt there wasn't much incentive to retire them if they continued to be in good condition. Presumably units became proud of them, too, and would not particularly wish to change them!

      All the best,

      David.

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    1. Thank you, Willz. :-) Many more on the way soon...

      All the best,

      David.

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