BAVARIAN HORSE There were four regiments of Horse, plus one of Carabiniers. In practical terms this probably equated to three squadrons of 150-200 men and officers per regiment. The Bavarian Horse were initially equipped with Back and Breast, and spectacularly with a full helmet. The latter was a remnant of the Turkenkrieg and seems to have fallen out of favour in the Western campaign being replaced by a hat trimmed with yellow/gold lace. Wargamers however never seem to let history get in the way of a spectacular looking unit! Leather equipment was brown or buff, and cartridge boxes black. Officers and musicians seemed to have worn reversed colours, were appropriate. Officers also wore a light blue sash. Bavarian Dragoons and Hussars The Dragoons seemed to have a short lived existence and didn't survive the disastrous events of 1704. In the absence of further information, details as above. The Von Locatelli Hussars were also victims of the war, dwindling to squadron strength by 1706. Bavarian Guard Cavalry There were three squadrons of Guard Cavalry - The Hartschiere, The Carabiniers and the Grenadiers
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