Presenting the "Beimbacher Reichskreis" of 1720

Click for a better view - it is a fairly big picture!

Complete with Reichkreis standard carried by the various State contingents alongside their own.  Place names have yet to be added as have roads etc but I have made a start on the position of towns and cities along with the internal boundaries.  The Prince Archbishop of Dirlewitz domain will be the land-locked territory surrounded by the other States.

Veterans will notice that the boundaries are very similar to the original B-S map albeit with some logical alterations.

Any helpful suggestions are appreciated.

St.Hubertus Day review 1720

Starting this morning with a great amount of activity on the streets of Bad Löwensee, the annual St.Hubertus day celebrations have proven to be more popular than ever.

After a day of street theatre, feasting and pageantry (including the parade of the Leibgarde) the populace appears to appreciate fully the Golden Age in which we live.  The more cynical amongst you may attribute this unprecedented success to the generous wine donative made by our Prince.  However, your author feels that the widespread elation is rather a manifestation of our peoples' gratitude to Hubertus II for ensuring their continued prosperity.

In the evening the Prince retired to the Cathedral of Sankt Ulrich where he celebrated a "Te Deum" followed by a magnificent fireworks display over the waters of the Löwensee.  Whatever menace the future may hold, we feel we are in safe hands.

St Hubertus Day Review

Shortly, our gracious ruler Reichsfürst Hubertus II will be enjoying the annual army review.  As usual this will be held on his Saint's day (November 3rd).

This year, pride of place will be given to the newly reorganised Cavalry arm - especially the Kürassiere of the "Leibgarde".

Sporting a splendid and (dare we say it) unique new uniform designed by his Highness, the troopers of the Household are expected to be most popular with the spectators.

For those unable to attend in person, full details of this most joyous occasion will be posted.