Serbian Hussars
Serbskiy Hussarskiy polk (Serbian Hussar
regiment)
Origin
Serbian Hussars had origin from Hussar
regiment under Major Albanez, appeared on Russian service in
1723. Recruitment passed very slow, & in 1725 it was
reduced to the Komanda Serbskikh Hussar (Corps of Serbian
Hussars). The staff & strength of this Komanda is
unknown, because it was one of the numerous semi-regular
troops raised for protection of the Russian frontier against
Turkey & Crimean Tartars.
In 1733-34 the Komanda
took part in the War of Polish Succession. Serbian Hussars
took part in the siege of Danzig (in May 1734 the Komanda
was of 298 men) & countless actions & skirmishes
against Polish insurgents.
The next war, Serbian
Hussars fought in, was Turkish War 1736-39. The Komanda took
active part in Crimean & Wallachians campaigns 1736-39
& fought at Slavuchany. During this war the Komanda was
expanded to several companies & was about 700 men by the
end the war.
On October 14, 1741
the Komanda was converted to Serbskiy Hussarskiy Polk
(Serbian Hussar regiment) & right away took part in the
War 1741-43 with Sweden. They fought in campaigns 1741 &
1742 & presented at Wilmanstrand &
Helsingforce.
Service during
Seven Years War
Serbian Hussar regiment joined Russian
field army in winter 1756-57 & took part in all main
battles, Russians fought in: Gross-Jagersdorf (1757),
Zorndorf (1758) & Kunersdorf (1759). In 1760 Serbian
Hussars were in Totleben's Corps captured Berlin.
Uniforms
During the SYW Serbian Hussars wore the
uniform of 1741 pattern. Pelisse & dolman were
light-blue with black lace. Chashkiry were also light-blue
with black lace. Kushack (a barrel sash) was black/light
blue. Sabretache was light-blue with black lace &
monogram. Epancha (a cloak) was light-blue. Buttons were
cooper.
Moldavian
Hussars
Moldavskiy Hussarskiy Polk (Moldavian
Hussar regiment)
Origin
Moldavian Hussars had origin from
Moldavians & Wallachians served in Russian army during
the War 1736-39 with Turkey. When Russian army under FM
Minikh entered Wallachia, many Wallachian & Moldavian
Auxiliary troops on Turkish service changed side &
joined Russians. They were united in Hussar regiment under
Kniaz (Prince) Kantemir, which became Moldavskiy Hussarskiy
Polk (Moldavian Hussar regiment) on October 14,
1741.
New-formed Moldavian Hussars took part in
War 1741-43 with Sweden. They fought in campaigns 1741 &
1743 & presented at Wilmanstrand &
Helsingforce.
Service during
Seven Years War
Moldavian Hussar regiment joined Russian
field army in winter 1756-57 & took part in all main
battles, Russians fought in: Gross-Jagersdorf (1757),
Zorndorf (1758) & Kunersdorf (1759). In 1760 Moldavian
Hussars were in Totleben's Corps captured Berlin.
Uniforms
During the SYW Moldavian Hussars wore the
uniform of 1741 pattern. Pelisse was blue with red cords.
Dolman was red with blue cords. Chashkiry were blue with red
lace. Kushack (a barrel sash) was black/red. Sabretache was
blue with red lace & monogram. Epancha (a cloak) is
unknown. Buttons were cooper.
Hungarian Hussars
Vengerskiy Hussarskiy polk
(Hungarian Hussar regiment)
Origin
During the War 1736-39 with Turkey many
Hungarian deserters from Turkish & Polish armies entered
Russian service. They formed several independent Hussar
companies, converted to Vengerskiy Hussarskiy polk
(Hungarian Hussar regiment) on October 14, 1741.
Service during
Seven Years War
Hungarian Hussar regiment joined Russian
field army in winter 1756-57 & took part in all main
battles, Russians fought in: Gross-Jagersdorf (1757),
Zorndorf (1758) & Kunersdorf (1759). In 1760 Hungarian
Hussars were in Totleben's Corps captured Berlin.
Uniforms
During the SYW Hungarian Hussars wore the
uniform of 1741 pattern. Pelisse & Dolman were red with
black cords. Chashkiry were also red with black lace.
Kushack (a barrel sash) was black/red. Sabretache was red
with black lace & monogram. Epancha (a cloak) is
unknown. Buttons were cooper.
Georgian Hussars
Gruzinskiy Hussarskiy Polk (Georgian
Hussar regiment)
Origin
Georgian Hussars had origin from
volunteer Hussar companies served in Russian army during the
War 1736-39 with Turkey. During campaign 1739 in Wallachia
Russian army under FM Minikh included 4 companies of
Georgian Hussars, which were converted to the Gruzinskiy
Hussarskiy Polk (Georgian Hussar regiment) on October 14,
1741.
New-formed Georgian Hussars took part in
War 1741-43 with Sweden. They fought in campaigns 1741 &
1743 & presented at Wilmanstrand & Helsingforce.
Service during
Seven Years War
Georgian Hussar regiment had battle
history different from other Hussar regiments. It fought at:
Gross-Jagersdorf (1757), Zorndorf (1758) & Kunersdorf
(1759) & was in Totleben's Corps captured Berlin (1760).
During campaign 1761 Georgian Hussars under command of
colonel Kniaz (Prince) Amilokhvarov were in Rumiantsev's
Corps at Colberg & took part in countless skirmishes
with Vernec Hussars & Frei-corps.
Uniforms
During the SYW Georgian Hussars wore the
uniform of 1741 pattern. Pelisse & Dolman were yellow
with red cords. Chashkiry were also yellow with red lace.
Kushack (a barrel sash) was black with yellow barrels.
Sabretache was yellow with red lace & monogram. Epancha
(a cloak) is unknown. Buttons were cooper.
Vlad
Gromoboy
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