6. Haus Grenadiers

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Origin and History

This grenadier battalion was formed in 1763 from the second battalion of the Leibgrenadierregiment. It was designated as the Hausgrenadierbataillon.

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

• 1763: colonel Maximilian von Harnach
• 1765: colonel Georg Benjamin von Holle

The battalion was disbanded in 1767.

Service during the War

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

Uniform

Privates

Haus Grenadiers - Source: Frédéric Aubert

Haus Grenadiers in 1763 - 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 headband, a green bag, yellow piping and 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 green Shoulder Straps green fastened with a small yellow button and with a white aiguillette on the right shoulder Lapels green set with 8 yellow buttons and 8 white buttonholes with tassels Pockets horizontal pockets, each with 3 yellow buttons Cuffs green Swedish cuffs with 2 yellow buttons and 2 white buttonholes with tassels Turnbacks carmine red fastened with a yellow button
Waistcoat	white
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