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Friday, 30 May 2025

Flags carried by French Infantry Regiment St Segond 1693-1715

First raised 24th February 1693 by François de Rossi de Baville, Marquis de Saint-Segond. An Italian unit, one battalion strong.




First served on the coast then
1695 Army of Flanders
1697 Siege of Ath
1702 Army of Germany
1703 Sieges of Kelh, Brisach and Landau; battle of Speyerbach
1704 Army of Bavaria; taken prisoner at the battle of Blenheim (2nd Höchstädt). Part of Clerambault's force crammed rather uselessly into the village of Blenhein; brigaded with Walloon Regiment Zurlauben
1705 Exchanged
1705-1706 Campaigns in Alsace
1708-1712 Army of Flanders

Disbanded 22nd January 1715

Uniform not known but possibly grey-white with red facings.

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12 comments:

  1. Donnie McGibbon31 May 2025 at 05:25

    Lovely flag David, unusual colours make it rather special.

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:49

      Thank you, Donnie. :-) Yes, it is quite an unusual one. One problem with working on Blenheim French flags is that a large number are what we might call "simple" and I tend to feel that people do prefer the "special" types. But it is what it is...

      All the best,

      David.

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  2. Steve-the-Wargamer31 May 2025 at 06:15

    Glorious! Now I'm tempted to get the paint brushes out..

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:50

      Thank you, Steve. :-) Trying to tempt people to create new units is what it is all about (well, perhaps not all ;-)).

      All the best,

      David.

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  3. Ray Rousell31 May 2025 at 06:17

    Another beauty!

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:51

      Thank you, Ray. :-) Did I ever mention that I am especially fond of the French flags? ;-)

      All the best,

      David.

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  4. Steve J.31 May 2025 at 11:33

    That is a wonderful flag, but even with a simple design, the subtle details of the red borders really make it stand out. Well done Sir!

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:51

      Thank you, Steve. :-) I confess I agree and do like it very much.

      All the best,

      David.

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  5. Tiberian general31 May 2025 at 12:09

    Excellent flags david.



    Willz.

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:53

      Thank you, Willz. :-) I have a fair stockpile of French flags for Warburg 1760 to write up but, as they are mostly of the "simple" type and the write ups are long, I have not yet got round to investing the time and effort...

      All the best,

      David.

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  6. Anonymous31 May 2025 at 13:59

    Another triumph! The combination of red, black, and orange is especially attractive. Were I to embark on a French force, this unit would be a likely addition just for the flag(s) alone.

    Kind Saturday Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. David Morfitt31 May 2025 at 21:55

      Thank you, Stokes. :-) Yes, I agree they should look pretty good, even if the regiment's uniforms are a little generic (grey-white with red facings).

      All the best,

      David.

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