AUSTRIAN KURASSIERS1801-1815
In 1801, there were 8 regiments of Kurassiers. Actual strengths varied during the wars but in general, each regiments consisted of eight Squadrons, of companies of 130-150 men. Each regiment therefore theoretically numbered 1040 to 1200.
The coat was white with cuffs in regimental facing colour. Turnbacks were white edged with facing colour. Collars were white with a patch of the facing colour. Waistcoats and breeches were white, Boots were black. The helmet was black leather with a brass front plate topped by a crest of black over yellow.
The cuirass was worn on the front half of the body only. It was painted black and retained by a white leather waist strap.
Trumpeters did not wear the cuirass, and could replace the black and yellow helmet crest with a red version.
Officers wore similar uniforms to their men adding a gold/black waist sash as a mark of rank. Their cuirasses were edged with red velvet, has a brass edging and a downwards pointing brass arrowhead.
Shabraques were red edged with yellow, and were topped by a sheepskin edged in red. These were white for rank and file and black for officers.
Trooper |
Officer |
1)
Kaiser Franz |
2)
Erzherzhog Franz Josef d'Este |
3)
FM Herzog Albert zu Sachsen-Teschen |
4)
GM Kronprinz Erherzhog Ferdinand |
5)
GdeC Hannibal Marquis Sommariva |
6)
FML Graf Wallmoden-Gimborn |
7)
GdeC Carl Eugen v Lothringen |
8)
Grossfurst Constantin |