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Friedrich Frhr. v. Schroetter, The Development of the Term "Servis" in the Prussian Military System.

Research on Brandenburg and Prussian History, 1900, pp. 1 ff.

Soldier (cavalryman) in quarters. Copper engraving from the 18th century. Taken from: Georg Lieben, Soldier and Arms Craftsmanship, Leipzig 1899, p. 128.

Soldier (infantryman) in quarters. Copper engraving from the 18th century. Taken from: Georg Lieben, Soldier and Arms Craftsmanship, Leipzig 1899, p. 129.

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Kriegsgeschichte

Manfred Laubert, Critique of the Sources on the Battle of Kunersdorf.

Inaugural Dissertation, Berlin 1900.

Uniformierung & Ausrüstung

The History of the Old Prussian Cuirassiers up to 1808 (Pohl) - K 2

Based on an original manuscript. It is evidently modeled on the History of the Clothing, Armament and Equipment of the Royal Prussian Army / By the Most Gracious Command of His Majesty ... edited by the Royal War Ministry. Compiled by Constantin Kling; Vol. 2: The cuirassier and dragoon regiments from the beginning of the 18th century until the reorganization of the army in 1808.

Organisation

Formation and Uniform History of the Old Prussian Cavalry 1740 - 86 - Part I - Introduction

Friedrich Wilhelm I left the following mounted troops (1740):