Uniforms and Equipment of the Old Army - Cavalry - Cuirassier Regiments - Cuirassier Regiment Queen (Pomeranian) No. 2
The foundation day of this unit was considered to be April 2, 1717 in the tradition of the old Prussian Dragoon Regiment Ansbach-Bayreuth No. 5.
The regiment was formed in the year 1806 in Elbing or was incorporated into the new Prussian army.
Cigarette card Cuirassier Regiment Queen (Pomm.) No. 2 - Lieutenant in service uniform Uniforms of the Old Army Series 6 Image 6 Waldorf-Astoria
The regiment's facing color was 'carmoisine red'.
These facing colors were shown on the rounded collar and the Swedish turnbacks of the koller and the blue tunic as well as on the cap rim and the protruding front of the flat cap.
The blue tunic had silver buttons.
The unit also wore a special breastplate which was screwed onto the cuirass. This could also be worn on a necklace.
The breastplate displayed the heraldic eagle, trophies of victory, a crown, and the year 1745.
On the cartridge box, alongside the typical ornamentation, two flaming grenades made of brass could also be seen.
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