The second Regiment dates from the inital formation of the standing army. Named in honour of the wife of Markgraf Otto von Löwensee (1573-1635) the ruler during much of the "Thirty Years War".
It is distinguished from the other Regiments by the unique black waiscoat (originally adopted as a sign of mourning following the untimely death of the Markgräfin) and double complement of Grenadiers.
The Regimental details are thus:
The Regimental details are thus:
Officers wear metallic "Silver" lace and buttons.
Grenadiers have a Black and Scarlet cap bag.
Inhaber: Albrecht, Reichsgraf von Michelbach
Inhaber: Albrecht, Reichsgraf von Michelbach
These uniforms look great!
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ReplyDeleteI do like these Yellow uniforms indeed!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also like the amber uniforms. Very nicely done, sir.
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