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The History of the Old Prussian Cuirassiers up to 1808 (Pohl) - K 4

Based on an original script. It is apparently based on the history of the clothing, armament and equipment of the Royal Prussian Army / By His Majesty's Highest Command ... published by the Royal War Ministry. Compiled by Constantin Kling; Vol. 2: The Cuirassier and Dragoon Regiments from the beginning of the 18th century up to the reorganization of the army in 1808.

The Individual Regiments - K 4

Title page.
Title page.
K 4 regimental list
K 4 regimental list
K 4 Clothing II
K 4 Clothing II

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