The Bavarian Army in the war of Spanish succession



 

The Bavarian army, like the army of other German States after the Treaty of Westphalia, grew slowly. In 1664 it numbered 1,750 and by 1675 it had grown to the 8,00 men that fought with the allies in the Grand Alliance. In the war of Spanish Succession Bavaria changed sides early on to fight in the side of the french. The Elector Max II Emanuel was somewhat enamoured of the French and Louis XIV and in consequence the Bavarian army from 1700 onwards had many of the French characteristics. The alliance was to cost Bavaria greatly in particular in the year of the Schellenburg and Blenheim.

 

Like many other European nations distinct uniforms for the Bavarian army dated from this era, beginning in 1671; not surprisingly in fashion and cut they were similar to other armies of the period.

 

I will be adding other infantry regiments along with cavalry such as Cuirassier Regiments plus the Leibgarden which consisted of Halberdiers, Garde Carabinierss and Garde Grenadiers. The three Dragoon Regiments the Schier that became Santini 1701, Acro that became Fels in 1699 and then Torrinf-Seefel in 1703 and Monasteroi. Then there is the solitary Hussar Regiment Locatelli. Then finally artillery and Generals to complete the army.

 

Bavarian Foot Regiments



Regiment	Coat	Lining	Cuffs	Waistcoat	Breeches	Stockings	Additional Information
Leib Regiment Fusiliers Grenadiers	Sky Blue Sky Blue	Blue Sky Blue	White Sky Blue	Sky Blue Sky Blue	Sky Blue Sky Blue	Grey Grey	Black tricorn edged white and silver for Officers. Coat had 20 wide and 13 narrow silver bars. 1704 black conical bearskin, red bag silver lace and white   tassel.
Kurprince or Prince Electoral	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Grey/White	Four wide and 8 narrow white loops on coat. Silver lace on hat. Grenadiers hat brown fur, red bag, white lace.
Mercy or Haxthausen	Sky Blue	Red	Red	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Grey/White	Black hat laced white. NCOs had red coats with sky blue cuff etc..
Maffei	Sky Blue	Yellow	Yellow	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Grey	Black hat laced white with blue and white cockade. Tin buttons.
Lutzenberg	Sky Blue	Red	Red	Red	Red	Grey	Black hat laced white with blue and white cockade. Tin buttons.
Tattenback or Rivera	Sky Blue	Bright Yellow	Bright Yellow	Bright Yellow	Sky Blue	Red or Grey	Black hat laced white with blue and white cockade. Tin buttons.
Spilberg	Sky Blue	Red later Dark Blue	Red later Dark Blue	Dark grey	Dark Grey	Grey	Black hat laced white.
D’Octfort	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Sky Blue	Grey	Sky Blue	Grey
Bettendorf	Sky blue	Red	Red	Red	Pale Blue	Pale Blue	Tin Buttons

  

 

Lieb Infantry Regiment