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Uniforms and Equipment of the Old Army - Cavalry - Hussar Regiments - Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10.

Lieutenant in service uniform from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Cigarette card.
Lieutenant in service uniform from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Cigarette card.

The unit's founding day was November 19, 1813.

It was established in Dresden and formed from the ranks of the Elbe National Cavalry Regiment.

Hussar from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10 in parade uniform. Photographer: Willy Koltze/ Stendal. Armed with the KD 89.
Hussar from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10 in parade uniform. Photographer: Willy Koltze/ Stendal. Armed with the KD 89.

The last regimental commander was Adolph Karl Krahmer.

The unit's garrison was Stendal (previously Aschersleben, Schönebeck).

Hussar with fur cap from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original KAB. Photographer: Classens/ Magdeburg.
Hussar with fur cap from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original KAB. Photographer: Classens/ Magdeburg.

The replacement personnel came from the vicinity of Aschersleben and Magdeburg.

Hussar from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10 in walking-out uniform. On the Attila a signalman's and a fencer's badge can be seen.
Hussar from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10 in walking-out uniform. On the Attila a signalman's and a fencer's badge can be seen.

The Attila had a green base color. Its cords were yellow.

The kolpak of the fur cap was rose-red.

One-year volunteer as non-commissioned officer (sergeant) from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original cdv. With fencer's badge.
One-year volunteer as non-commissioned officer (sergeant) from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original cdv. With fencer's badge.
Trumpeter from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Photographer: Warminsky/ Stendal. On the Attila the typical swallow's nests - with braid trim - can be seen.
Trumpeter from the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Photographer: Warminsky/ Stendal. On the Attila the typical swallow's nests - with braid trim - can be seen.
In the farrier's forge of the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original photo card. Dated: 30.06.1910. On the left forearm of the Attila the badge of the senior flag-smith - as well as the braid trim - can be seen.
In the farrier's forge of the Magdeburg Hussar Regiment No. 10. Original photo card. Dated: 30.06.1910. On the left forearm of the Attila the badge of the senior flag-smith - as well as the braid trim - can be seen.

The unit was disbanded on October 1, 1919.

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