Uniforms and Equipment of the Old Army - Cavalry - Hussar Regiments - Hussar Regiment "Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, King of Hungary" (Schleswig-Holst.) No. 16
The regiment's founding day was 27 September 1866.
The unit was raised on 30 October 1866 in Schleswig. It initially consisted of contributions from other hussar regiments (Nos. 7 and 9).
From 07 January 1867 the regiment bore the designation: Schleswig-Holstein Hussar Regiment No. 16.
On 09 September 1873 the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I was appointed regimental chief. This was an honorary position.
For this reason the formation henceforth bore the name Hussar Regiment "Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, King of Hungary" (Schleswig-Holstein) No. 16.
Together with the 2nd Brandenburg Uhlan Regiment No. 11 it formed the 17th Cavalry Brigade.
The last commander was Kasimir v. Raszewski.
Schleswig served as the garrison.
The barracks were located in Gottorf Castle.
The replacement personnel came from the area around Schleswig.
The attila had a light blue base color with white braiding.
The kolpak of the fur cap was yellow.
The unit was disbanded on 01 October 1919.
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