Pomeranian Land Militia Battalion Nr. 2
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Origin and History
On July 13 1757, a Cabinet Ordre" created the Militia of Pomerania and Uckermark. The present battalion, initially known as the Land-Bataillon Schlichting, was raised in Stettin in August 1757. It originally consisted of 5 companies of musketeers (no grenadier), each company consisting of:
- 1 captain
- 1 lieutenant
- 1 ensign
- 6 NCOs
- 1 or 2 drummers
- 100 privates
At the end of 1757, the companies of the Pomeranian militia battalions were reduced to 96 men.
During the Seven Years' War, the battalion was under the command of:
- since August 1757 to October 1758: Lieutenant-Colonel von Schlichting
In October 1758, the battalion was disbanded, its troops being incorporated into field infantry regiments to bring them to full strength. Its commander then became Chef of the Pomeranian Land Militia Battalion No. 1.
Service during the War
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Uniform
Not much is known on the uniforms worn by this battalion from 1757 to 1758.
Uniform 1757-1758
Privates
Headgear |
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Neck stock | black | ||||||||||||
Coat | dark blue unlined smock with an unknown number of buttons of an unknown colour
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Waistcoat | none | ||||||||||||
Breeches | dark blue | ||||||||||||
Gaiters | grey | ||||||||||||
Leather Equipment |
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Privates were armed with a short musket and a bayonet.
NCOs
NCOs wore uniforms similar to those of the privates with the following distinctions:
- tricorne laced white with black and white quartered pompoms
Officers
Officers had tricorne wearing a thin golden lace.
Musicians
Drummers probably wore uniforms similar to those of the privates but with a swallow nest on each shoulder
Colours
Colours were not carried by militia units.
References
Cremer, Peter: Die preussischen Landregimenter & -milizen, die Stettiner Haff-Flotille und das Verpflegungswesen der Armee 1756-1753, KLIO-Arbeitgruppe, Heimbach, 1987
Grosser Generalstab Kriegsgeschichtliche Abteilung II, Die Kriege Friedrichs des Grossen, Part 3 Der siebenjährige Krieg 1756-1763
- Vol. 1 Pirna und Lobositz, Berlin, 1901, Appendix 1
- Vol. 6 Leuthen, Berlin, 1904, Appendix 6