Lifregements-Brigadens Cuirassier-Corps served in Germany from 1813 - 1814 (Grossbeeren, Dennewitz and Leipzig, but not Bornhoeft). In 1815, it became the Lifregementets Dragon-Corps. Lifregements-Brigadens Laetta Infanteri-Corps in 1808, …

The Cuirassier Corps was the only Swedish unit equipped with cuirasses. They would have started the period with a single front-plate, which was later changed to a full front- and back plate. The cuirass would although have become a bit out of …

Cuirassiers (/ ˌkwɪrəˈsɪər / KWIRR-ə-SEER; from French cuirassier[1] [kɥiʁasje], 'wearing a cuirass') were cavalry equipped with a cuirass, sword, and pistols.

May 20, 2019 · • Cuirassiers: The Cuirassiers were the heavy cavalry. The name originates from cuirass which was the name of the armored protection they wore. During the 17th century it became too ungainly (too awkward) to wear a full cuirass. Instead a light cuirass came into use plus a helmet instead of the older full head protection.

A Swedish cuirassier or Senior officer of the 30 Years' War. Note unusual helmet type, popular with Swedes. Left to right a Swedish general or marshal about 1650 in very Polish-style uniform. It appears that the fur-trimmed hat had remained in use since Erik XIV's day.

Västergötland Horsemen (Veteran) (8 companies) - Colonel Erik Soop (Swedish) Dāmitz Cuirassier Regiment (4 companies) - Colonel Sigfrid von Dāmitz (German) Courland Cuirassier Squadron (4 companies) - Colonel Ernst Dönhoff (Latvian) Livonia Cuirassier Regiment (5 companies) - Lieutenant Colonel Jürgen Aderkas (Estonian)

May 20, 2019 · In 1791 the Mounted Life Regiment (Livregementet till häst) were converted into a brigade and divided into three corps: 1. The Cuirassier Corps of the Life Regiment Brigade (Livregementsbrigadens kyrassiärkår) 2. The Hussar Corps of the Life Regiment Brigade (Livregementsbrigadens lätta dragonkår) 3.

Jun 20, 2021 · Cuirassiers were the supreme shock troops in many armies in this period. Encased in three-quarter armour, riding large horses, and armed with swords and pistols, they were fearsome opponents on the battlefield.

The following units and commanders fought in the Battle of Rain. King Gustav II of Sweden. John Tserclaes, Count of Tilly. Welsh, William E. "The Lion Conquers Bavaria: The Battle of the Lech, April 1632." Strategy & Tactics, Number 229 (July/August 2005) ISSN 1040-886X.

Figure four is a Skjöldebrand Cuirassier. All seem to date to the later part of the Napoleonic period but before peaked shakos became common headgear. The uniforms are very well done, although the mirliton shako on the hussars is perhaps a little too short and the crest on the lifeguard's hat should extend further forward.