Flags carried by French Infantry Regiment Brancas 1702-1715

First raised 22nd March 1702, probably by Louis Anthoine de Brancas, Comte de Maubec

Although this was not an especially distinguished regiment in its fighting record, this is an interesting and unique flag design, using the coat of arms of Brancas. As Hall says of this flag, "While colonels often used colours or elements of their arms on their flags at this period, it is surprising to find such a blatant use of the exact coat of arms on a flag."

1702 Initially Army of Flanders
1706 To the Moselle

1709 13th July given to Marie-Joseph de Brancas, Marquis d'Oyse.

1711 7th September given to N. de Labadie, who led it to Roussillon

1714 Siege of Barcelona

1715 Disbanded

Uniform: Probably grey coat, waistcoat and breeches with red cuffs.