AUSTRIAN CHEVEAUXLEGERS 1801-1815
Cheveauxlegers operated as ‘Medium’ cavalry, and were clothed and equipped in similar style to the Dragoons. In 1801 there were 6 regiments,
Coats were originally white, but were officially changed to green in 1801. In 1805 this was changed when the 3rd, 5th and 6th reverted to white.
Waistcoats and breeches were white and boots were black, although on campaign grey overalls were used. The helmet was black leather with a brass front plate topped by a crest of black over yellow. Trumpeters wore a red crest and were traditionally mounted on greys.
Officers wore similar uniforms to their men adding a gold/black waist sash as a mark of rank.
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.
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Kaiser Franz |
2)
Gde Prinz Hehenzollern Hechingen |
3)
GdeC Graf O'Reilly (to 1805)
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4)
GdeC Baron Vincent |
5)
alt Klenan (to 1805) |
6)
GdeC Furst Rosenberg (to 1805) |
3)
GdeC Graf O'Reilly (from 1805) |
5)
alt Klenan (from 1805) |
6)
GdeC Furst Rosenberg (from 1805) |