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.
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