Structure and Organization of the Old Army - Cavalry - Dragoon Regiments

In 1914 there were a total of 26 dragoon regiments, including 2 Mecklenburg (Nos. 17, 18), 2 Hessian (Nos. 23, 24) and 2 Württemberg (Nos. 25, 26). No. 19 was Oldenburg.

Dragoons originally developed as mounted infantry. However, the Imperial Army had a unified cavalry, i.e., there were only differences in uniform driven by tradition.

The dragoons wore the black-lacquered leather helmet. It had a squared front peak. Previously the Prussian dragoons had worn the shako.

The smooth spike sat on a quatrefoil plate.

The helmet fittings were yellow or white.

The arched scale chains on the helmet were always yellow.

On the right sat — since 22.03.1897 — the imperial cockade, on the left the Prussian or other provincial cockade.

As helmet ornamentation the dragoon eagle with the motto ribbon FOR KING AND FATHERLAND usually served, the latter according to A.K.O. of 10.05.1860.

The two Guard Dragoon regiments had the Guard eagle with a star on the helmet.

However, Dragoon Regiments Nos. 1 and 3 had the Guard eagle without a star.

On the eagle of Dragoon Regiment No. 2 there was a special oval crowned shield — topped with a Kurhut. This had been granted to the unit by A.K.O. of 16.06.1913. According to Pietsch (Die Formations- und Uniformierungsgeschichte des preußischen Heeres 1808 - 1914 Band 2, Kavallerie, Artillerie ...., Hamburg 1866, p. 84) it was an oval shield crowned with a Kurhut, which for the ranks was made of nickel silver, for the officers was enameled: the shield blue with a golden scepter and a silver border, gold mount and orb, headband white with black ermine tails and red filling.

The Hanoverian Dragoon Regiments Nos. 9 and 16 had special helmet bands on the dragoon eagle that commemorated the military merits of the Hanoverian parent units. These were awarded to the units by A.K.O. of 24.01.1899.

The Baden, Hessian, Mecklenburg and Württemberg dragoons carried a special helmet ornamentation (see there).

In the Oldenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 19 — according to A.K.O. of 03.03.1870 — a brass star with the state coat of arms in nickel silver was applied to the dragoon eagle.

For parade a black plume was worn; the Guard Dragoon regiments had white plumes. The three Baden regiments likewise.

The trumpeters had red plumes.

The cornflower-blue cap had a braid band and stiffening (cap rim stiffening) in the respective badge color.

The dragoon regiment wore a small eagle on the cap.

By the way, it had no peak.

The tunic was also cornflower-blue and in cut was the same as that of the infantry.

It had a rounded collar, Swedish sleeve cuffs, shoulder straps and stiffenings (down the front and on the pocket trims) in the respective badge color.

The badge colors were:

ponceau red: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 1, 5 and 13

black: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 2, 6 and 14

pink red: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 3, 7 and 15

lemon yellow: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 8 and 16

white: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 9 and 10

crimson red: Dragoon Regiments Nos. 11 and 12

Dragoon Regiments Nos. 17 and 18 (Grand Ducal Mecklenburg) had red and black insignia respectively.

Dragoon Regiment No. 19 (Oldenburg) had black insignia (the shoulder straps, however, were white).

The Dragoon Regiments: 20 - 22 (Baden) had ponceau-red (20), light yellow (21) and black (22) as badge colors.

The Hessian dragoons (Nos. 23 and 24) had red (23) and white (24) insignia on dark-green tunics.

The Württemberg dragoons (Nos. 25 - 26) had white (25) and lemon-yellow (26) insignia.

The Prussian Dragoon Regiments Nos. 13 - 16 had white stiffenings around the collar and around the sleeve cuffs.

In addition the buttons were either white or yellow.

On the shoulder straps were numbers or name cyphers.

For further deviations or particulars, especially regarding name cyphers, see under the individual regiments (below).

The dragoons' long trousers had ponceau-red stiffenings.

For Dragoon Regiments Nos. 3, 7 and 15 this was pink-red and for Dragoon Regiments Nos. 11 and 12 crimson red.

The riding breeches were black-blue mottled and had no stiffenings.

But they had a leather saddle patch or leather trim.

The dark-blue-mottled cloth breeches had lateral ponceau-red stiffenings.

In Dragoon Regiments Nos. 3, 7 and 15 the stiffenings were pink, in Dragoon Regiments Nos. 11 and 12 crimson red.

The gray greatcoat was the model for the cavalry and had shoulder straps like the tunic.

On the collar were patches in the badge color.

If litzen were worn on the tunic, these were also on the collar patch.

Dragoon Regiments Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16 had a white stiffening on the patch.

The litewka was that of the cuirassiers and had patches and shoulder straps like the greatcoat.

The drill clothing corresponded to that of the infantry.

The white sabre belt and the carrying strap were the same as those of the cuirassiers.

The sabre belt was intended to be slung over the shoulder.

The white bandolier and the cartridge box were also those of the (Prussian) cuirassiers.

The Dragoon Regiment No. 3 had a star on the cartridge box and flaming grenades in its four corners.

There were further deviations here, e.g. with the Baden regiments.

The cavalry saber M/89 was carried as the bladed weapon.

The fist strap corresponded to that of the cuirassiers.

The shaft of the blackened riding boots reached to the knees and was higher in front than in the back (at the calf).

The riding boots had no hobnails.

The spurs were attached.

Furthermore, lace-up shoes were worn as with the infantry.

The bridle corresponded to that of the cuirassiers, but had no hump.

The parade saddlecloth was cornflower blue and rounded at the four corners.

It also had piping in the badge color all around the edge as well as a 4 cm wide trim strip of the same color.

On the Guard dragoons there was a Guard star in the rear corner, gilt on the 1st Guard Dragoon Regiment, silvered on the 2nd Guard Dragoon Regiment. On Dragoon Regiment No. 20 a ponceau-red crown.

These cloths were laid over the army saddle and held in place by a surcingle.

The non-commissioned officers had on their uniform the usual service insignia (as with the infantry), namely plain gold or silver lace.

On the fist strap the tassel and wreath consisted of black and white mixed wool.

The trumpeters had the usual swallow's-nest decorations on their tunics, with slanted trim.

A red plume was added to the helmet for parade. The shoulder pieces and the sashes of the bandmasters bore the regiment's facing color.

In 1912 the shoulder pieces of the bandmasters of Dragoon Regiments Nos. 3, 7 and 15 were pink; those of Dragoon Regiments Nos. 11 and 12 carmine.

The two Prussian Guard dragoon regiments had kettledrums.

For officers all parts of the helmet were gilded (or silvered). The spike sat on a cross-shaped plate which was held by a golden star.

On the dragon eagle of the 1st Brandenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 2 a silvered shield was placed, which had a blue central shield with the Electoral Brandenburg Kurhut in red enamel.

As a peculiarity a flaming grenade sat on the rosette (of the scale-mail) of the Grenadier Regiment on Horseback Freiherr von Derflinger (Neumark) No. 3.

The cap of the dragoon officers partly had a velvet trim, namely in regiments 2, 6, 11, 12 and 14. The pipings were also then of velvet.

The cornflower-blue tunic was considerably lighter than that of the ranks.

In Dragoon Regiments 2, 6 and 14 the collar and sleeve cuffs were of black velvet.

In Dragoon Regiments 11 and 12 the collar and sleeve cuffs were of crimson-red velvet; here also the pipings and the lining of the passants.

In Dragoon Regiments 2, 6, 11, 12 and 14 the epaulette fields were of velvet and their crescents gilded or silvered.

The officers' overcoat had the base color and the collar of the tunic. The lining of the breast flaps matched the collar in color.

The pipings around the sleeves and in the hip pockets were of the respective badge color.

The litewka corresponded in construction to that of the infantry, had flaps in the base color of the tunic and pipings in the respective badge color.

The paletot had a cornflower-blue collar. This was turned over. In Dragoon Regiments 13 and 16 this had white piping.

The Prussian dragoon officers wore dark blue riding breeches.

The bandolier had gold or silver galloons on a cornflower-blue cloth backing.

The cartridge box was that of the Prussian cuirassiers. In the Dragoon Regiment No. 3, however, the eagle in the star was kept black and had green-enameled branches.

The sabre belt was of white patent leather with gilded lion heads.

The edged weapon used was the Cavalry Officers' Saber M 52; otherwise lion-head sabers were carried.

Dragoon Regiments 1 and 2 had special models.

The parade overcloak had a 5 cm wide trim stripe. In Dragoon Regiments 11 and 12 the front facing and trim stripe were made of velvet.

The harness basically corresponded to that of the infantry officers.

The following briefly presents the regimental history, the garrisons, each unit's deployment in World War I, the regimental proprietors and commanders, the uniform particulars, etc.

The 1st Guard Dragoon Regiment Queen Victoria of Great Britain had as its foundation day 15.02.1815 (according to Lynker 21.02.1815).

The unit was formed on 21.07.1815 in Berlin from the Light Guard Cavalry Regiment, the Pomeranian National Cavalry Regiment and the life squadron of the Queen's Dragoon Regiment.

Initially the formation was called the Guard Dragoon Regiment, 1860–67 then 1st Guard Dragoon Regiment (until 1889).

The first regimental commander was Ernst Wilhelm v. Zatroww (from 1815), the last regimental commander was Ludwig v. Staudy (from 1916 to 1919).

The 1st Guard Dragoon Regiment Queen Victoria of Great Britain was garrisoned in Berlin from 1815.

Manpower replacements came from all provinces, but especially from Brandenburg.

After the First World War the unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The 2nd Guard Dragoon Regiment Empress Alexandra of Russia had as its foundation day 07.05.1860.

The unit was established on 07.05.1860 in Berlin from men of the Guard Dragoons, the Guard Hussars and the 2nd Guard Uhlan Regiment.

The first regimental commander was Frhr. Ludwig v. Schlotheim (from 1860 to 1867), the last regimental commander was Count Achatz zu Dohna-Lauck (from 1918 to 1919).

The 2nd Guard Dragoon Regiment Empress Alexandra of Russia was garrisoned in Berlin.

Manpower replacements came from the Province of Brandenburg and the environs of Berlin.

On 01.10.1919 the unit was disbanded.

The Dragoon Regiment Prince Albrecht of Prussia (1st Lithuanian) No. 1 had as its foundation day 19.04.1717.

The unit was established on 16.10.1807 in Tilsit from the squadrons of the old Prussian Dragoon Regiment D I.

The first regimental commander was Helmut Dietrich v. Maltzahn (from 1806), the last regimental commander was Hermann Osterroth (1918–19).

The regiment was garrisoned in Tilsit and Insterburg.

Manpower replacements came from the northern half of East Prussia.

On 01.10.1919 the Dragoon Regiment Prince Albrecht of Prussia (1st Lithuanian) No. 1 was disbanded.

The 1st Brandenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 2 had as its foundation day 16.10.1807.

It was formed on 16.10.1807 in Balga from the remnants of the old Prussian Dragoon Regiment D I and the old Prussian Cuirassier Regiment K 5.

The first regimental commander was Carl Leopold v. Stülpnagel (from 1807), the last regimental commander was Count Ernst York von Wartenburg (1918–19).

The unit was last garrisoned in Schwedt a. O.

Manpower replacements came from the Neumark.

The 1st Brandenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 2 was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Mounted Grenadier Regiment Freiherr von Derflinger (Neumark) No. 3 had as its foundation day 29.12.1704.

The unit was formed on 30.06.1807 in Memel from the remaining contingents of the old Prussian Dragoon Regiments D III and D IV.

The first regimental commander was Georg Detloff v. Wedel (from 1807), the last regimental commander was Georg v. Götz (1919).

Manpower replacements initially came from the environs of Frankfurt a. O. and the eastern part of the Province of Brandenburg. From 1821 they came from the Neumark and Pomerania.

The last peacetime garrison was Bromberg.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment von Bredow (1st Silesian) No. 4 had as its foundation day 07.03.1815.

The unit was formed on 07.03.1815 at Sedan and Donchery from the 2nd squadron of the 1st West Prussian Dragoon Regiment, the 3rd squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 2 and the 2nd squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 3.

The first regimental commander was Frhr. Alexander v. d. Goltz (from 1815), the last regimental commander was Frhr. Ernst v. Gersdorf (1919).

Manpower replacements came until 1849 from the Rhine Province, after 1849 from Lower Silesia and Lusatia.

The last peacetime garrison was Lüben.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment Freiherr von Manteuffel (Rhenish) No. 5 had its founding day on 07.05.1860.

The unit was formed on 07.05.1860 in Salzwedel and Gardelegen from the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 7, from the 4th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 8, the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 9 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 11.

The first regimental commander was Wilhelm v. Schönermark (from 1860), the last regimental commander was Wilhelm v. Harnier (1917–19).

Recruit replacement came from the Altmark from 1860 to 1866, and from the area around Mainz, Frankfurt a. M. and the Taunus from 1866 to 1867.

The last peacetime garrison was Hofgeismar.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Magdeburg Dragoon Regiment No. 6 had its founding day on 07.05.1860.

The unit was established in Schmiedeberg and Kemberg from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 2, the 2nd squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 3, the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 10 and the 2nd squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 12.

The first regimental commander was Thassilo Henrich Krug v. Nidda (1860), the last regimental commander was Freiherr Walter Schoultz v. Ascheraden.

Recruit replacement came from the Province of Saxony.

The last peacetime garrison was Mainz.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1819.

The Westphalian Dragoon Regiment No. 7 had its founding day on 07.05.1860.

The unit was formed in Stendal and Tangermünde from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 1, from the 4th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 3, from the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 1 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 5.

The first regimental commander was Hermann v. Kerßenbrock (from 1860), the last regimental commander was Eberhard v. Hymmen (1918–19).

Recruit replacement came from the Province of Saxony and the Province of Thuringia.

The last peacetime garrison was Saarbrücken.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment King Frederick III (2nd Silesian) No. 8 had its founding day on 07.05.1860.

The unit was formed on 07.05.1860 in Oels, Kreuzburg, Namslau and Bernstadt from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 4, from the 1st squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 2, from the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 4 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 6.

The first regimental commander was Freiherr Friedrich v. Krane (from 1860), the last regimental commander was Georg v. Roeder (1918–19).

Recruit replacement came from the area east of the Rawitsch–Breslau–Brieg line.

The last peacetime garrisons were Oels, Kreuzburg in Upper Silesia, Bernstadt and Namslau.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment King Carol I of Romania (1st Hanoverian) No. 9 had its founding day on 25.11.1805. In doing so, it connected to the traditions of the Hanoverian army.

The unit was established on 30.101866 from the 5th squadron of Guard Cuirassier Regiment No. 5, the 5th squadron of the 1st and 2nd Guard Dragoon Regiments and the 5th squadron of the Guard Hussar Regiment.

The first regimental commander was Eugen v. Treskow (from 1866), the last regimental commander was Hans Blecken v. Schmeling (1913–1919).

Recruit replacement came from the area around Osnabrück.

The last peacetime garrison was Metz.

The regiment was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment King Albert of Saxony (East Prussian) No. 10 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

The unit was formed in Osterode, Deutsch-Eylau, Lobau and Saalfeld from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 3, the 4th and 6th squadrons of Dragoon Regiment No. 1 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 1.

The first regimental commander was Moritz v. d. Goltz (from 1866), the last regimental commander was Wilhelm v. Lewinski (1914–19).

Recruit replacement came from the Osterode area in 1866–67, and from 1867 from the Neumark.

The last peacetime garrison was Allenstein.

The unit was disbanded on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment von Wedel (Pomerania) No. 11 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

The unit was established on 27.09.1866 in Belgard from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 2, from the 5th and 6th squadrons of Dragoon Regiment No. 3 and the 2nd squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 5.

The first regimental commander was Hermann von Schack (from 1866), the last regimental commander was Georg von Götz (1916 - 1918).

The last garrison was Lyck.

The replacement personnel came from Hinterpommern, West Prussia and Posen.

The formation was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The Dragoon Regiment von Arnim (2nd Brandenburg) No. 12 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

It was established on that day in Landsberg, Friedeberg, Woldenburg from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 6, from the 5th and 6th squadrons of Dragoon Regiment No. 2 and the 2nd squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 3.

The first regimental commander was Hans von Auerwald, the last regimental commander was Gottfried von Bülow (1914-18).

The replacement personnel came from the Neumark and the area around Frankfurt an der Oder.

The last peacetime garrison was Gnesen.

The unit was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The Schleswig-Holstein Dragoon Regiment No. 13 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

The unit was established on 30.10.1866 in Schmiedeberg and Kemberg from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 7, the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 6, the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 10 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 12.

The unit belonged to the 18th Cavalry Brigade (Flensburg), which was assigned to the 18th Division (Flensburg). The latter belonged to the IX Army Corps.

The first regimental commander was Gustav von Brauchitsch (from 1866), the last regimental commander was Friedrich Schmoller (1915 - 1918).

The replacement personnel came from the Province of Saxony.

The regimental standard was awarded to the Schleswig-Holstein Dragoon Regiment No. 13 on 24.06.1867; the presentation took place on 03.07.1867. On 16.06.1871 the Iron Cross was awarded for the tip of the standard.

The last garrison was Metz.

The unit was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The Kurmärkisches Dragoon Regiment No. 14 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

The unit was established on 30.10.1866 in Pleschen, Gostyn, Koschmin and Ostrowo from the 3rd squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 5, the 2nd and 6th squadrons of Dragoon Regiment No. 4 and the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 2.

The unit belonged to the 29th Cavalry Brigade (Freiburg im Breisgau) and this belonged to the 29th Division (Freiburg im Breisgau). The aforementioned division belonged to the XIV Army Corps (Karlsruhe).

The regimental standard was awarded to the unit on 03.07.1867 and presented on 03.07.1867.

The first regimental commander was Hermann von Schön (from 1866), the last regimental commander was Baron August Westerweller von Anthoni (1915 - 1919).

The replacement personnel in 1866 to 1867 came from Poland and Lower Silesia.

The last garrison was Colmar in Alsace.

The unit was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The 3rd Silesian Dragoon Regiment No. 15 had its founding day on 27.09.1866.

The unit was established on 30.10.1866 in Groß Strehlitz (in Silesia) from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 1, from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 8, from the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 4 and from the 5th squadron of Hussar Regiment No. 6.

The Silesian Dragoon Regiment No. 15 belonged to the 31st Cavalry Brigade (Strasbourg), which belonged to the Cavalry Division of the XV Army Corps (Metz).

The first regimental commander was Alexander von Busse (1866 - 1871), the last regimental commander was Otto Koch (1918 - 19).

The last peacetime garrison was Hagenau.

The replacement personnel came from the district southeast of Oppeln.

On the uniform the collars and sleeve cuffs were rose-red with a white piping. The buttons were white. Also the cap trimming and the piping around the peak were rose-red.

A regimental standard was awarded to the unit on 01.04.1867.

The formation was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The 2nd Hanoverian Dragoon Regiment No. 16 had its founding day on 24.03.1813 and thus stood in the tradition of the Hanoverian army.

The regiment was established on 30.10.1866 in Northeim and Einbeck from the 5th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 4, from the 4th squadron of Cuirassier Regiment No. 8, from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 5 and from the 5th squadron of Dragoon Regiment No. 7 and also 82 men of the old Hanoverian cavalry.

(1877) the formation belonged to the 20th Cavalry Brigade (Hanover). This in turn belonged to the 20th Division (Hanover), which had been assigned to the X Army Corps.

The first regimental commander was Alexander von Salviatti, the last regimental commander was Carl Anton Seip (1918 - 19).

The garrison was until 1867 Northeim and Einbeck; finally the unit was stationed in Lüneburg.

The replacement personnel came from the area around Hildesheim and Lüneburg.

The remounts were provided to the unit from the Province of Prussia - depot Jutgaitschen (status 1877).

The 2nd Hanoverian Dragoon Regiment No. 16 had lemon-yellow collars and sleeve cuffs with white piping. The buttons were also white. On the cap the trimming band and the piping around the peak were also lemon-yellow.

The 2nd Hanoverian Dragoon Regiment No. 16 was awarded a regimental standard on 24.06.1867. This was presented on 03.07.1867. On 16.06.1871 the Iron Cross was awarded for the flag tip.

The regiment was dissolved on 01.10.1919.

The Grand Ducal Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 17 had its founding day on 01.08.1819.

The regiment was founded as a Chevaulegers regiment on 01.08.1819, but the 1st squadron was not established until 01.06.1821. In 1831 the 2nd squadron was added and in 1841 the 3rd and 4th squadrons followed.

In March 1837 the unit was converted into a dragoon regiment. In 1867 a 5th squadron was added.

In the Imperial Army (status: 1877) the formation belonged to the 17th Cavalry Brigade (Schwerin) and this to the 17th Division (Schwerin). The latter was part of the IX Army Corps (Altona).

The first regimental commander was (from 1819) Colonel von Penz; he later also became the chief of the unit (until 1838).

The regiment had ponceau-red collars and cuffs with gold braiding, as well as a gold epaulette field. The buttons on the tunic were also yellow. The cap trimming and the piping around the peak were ponceau-red.

The remounts were provided to the unit from Mecklenburg.

The garrison was Ludwigslust.

The Grand Ducal Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 18 had its founding day on 22.09.1867.

The regiment was formed from personnel of the former Mecklenburg Dragoon Regiment, consisting of five squadrons.

The unit belonged to the 17th Cavalry Brigade (Schwerin) and this in turn to the 17th Division (Schwerin), which was part of the IX Army Corps (Altona).

The last peacetime garrison was Parchim.

The Oldenburg Dragoon Regiment No. 19 had its founding day on 01.05.1849.

From 01.05.1849 the unit was formed, initially under the name Grand Ducal Oldenburg Cavalry Regiment. From 1867 (15.07.) the unit was incorporated into the Prussian army as a dragoon regiment.

The unit belonged to the 19th Cavalry Brigade (Hanover), which belonged to the 19th Division (Hanover). The latter was part of the X Army Corps (Hanover) — as of 1877.

The first regimental commander was Major Rolbek, from 1850 then Major Baron von und zu Egloffstein (until 1857).

In 1877 the garrisons were as follows: Staff, 1st, 4th and 5th squadrons in Oldenburg, 2nd and 3rd squadrons in Cloppenburg. In 1914 the regiment was fully assembled in Oldenburg.

The manpower replacements came from Oldenburg, East Frisia and Alsace.

The remounts in 1877 came from Treptow and later from Bärenklau and then from Wirsitz.

The uniform of the unit in question was characterized by collars and sleeve cuffs of black velvet for the officers and of black cloth for the enlisted men. The trim of the cap and the band around its visor rim were also black. The enlisted men had white shoulder straps with a red name initial: A. This was intended to commemorate the regiment's founder: Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August of Oldenburg.

From 1897 the regiment wore the blue cockade with a red ring beneath the imperial cockade.

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