5. Herzog Grenadiers

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Origin and History

This grenadier battalion was formed in 1762 from troops of the Leibgrenadierregiment. It was originally designated as the Hausgrenadierbataillon.

In June 1763, when another battalion was created with the name of Hausgrenadierbataillon (House's Grenadier Battalion. The battalion had to be renamed and was designated as the Herzogsgrenadierbataillon (Duke's Grenadier Battalion).

During the Seven Years' War, the battalion was commanded by:

• 1762: colonel Heinrich Franz Ludwig von Altenstein

The battalion was disbanded in 1765.

Service during the War

The regiment did not see active service during the Seven Years War.

Uniform

Privates

Herzog Grenadiers - Source: Frédéric Aubert

Herzog Grenadiers in 1762 - Source: von Stadlinger, 1856

Uniform Details
as per L. J. Stadlinger, completed with other sources where necessary

Headgear	Musketeer not applicable Grenadier Prussian style mitre cap with a brass front plate decorated with a mirrored C (for Carl Eugen) surmounted by a star and a ducal crown, with a yellow pompon
Neckstock	black
Coat	dark blue in Prussian cut with 2 yellow buttons and 2 white buttonholes with tassels under the lapel Collar black Shoulder Straps black fastened with a small wyellow button and with a white aiguillette on the right shoulder Lapels black set with 8 yellow buttons and 8 white buttonholes with tassels Pockets horizontal pockets, each with 3 yellow buttons Cuffs black Swedish cuffs with 2 yellow buttons and 2 white buttonholes with tassels Turnbacks carmine red fastened with a yellow button
Waistcoat	yellow
Breeches	white
Gaiters	white (black during campaigns)
Leather Equipment	Crossbelt white Waistbelt white Cartridge Box black Bayonet Scabbard black Scabbard black Footgear black

Troopers were armed with a musket and a sabre.

Colours

not applicable

References

Stadlinger, L., J. von, Geschichte des Württembergischen Kriegswesens – von der frühesten bis zur neuesten Zeit, Stuttgart, 1856

Zahn, Michael, Die Herzoglich Württembergische Armee im Siebenjährigen Krieg, Manuskript, Stuttgart: January 2008