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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