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The Uniforms of the Old Prussian Cuirassiers (Pohl) - K 6

Based on an original manuscript. This is evidently modeled on the history of the clothing, armament and equipment of the Royal Prussian Army / By the Most Supreme Order of His Majesty ... edited by the Royal War Ministry. Edited 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.

The Individual Regiments

Title page.
Title page.
K 6 - Roster
K 6 - Roster
K 6 - Clothing I
K 6 - Clothing I
K 6 - Clothing II
K 6 - Clothing II
K 6 - Clothing III
K 6 - Clothing III
K 6 - Clothing IV
K 6 - Clothing IV

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