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History of the unit On 7th november 1759, there has been created four companies with the remaining people from the troops, which marched to the battle fields and with some rekruits. These companies has been told as "Übercomplet" (meens 'more than complet') or "Garnisons-Compagnien". There has been also the name "Disciplinat-Compagnie", but this should not be misunderstood as penal company. Since 1760, the name "Stabsregiment" (regiment of staff) was used, too.
Organization The detailed organization is not known. When the troops has been set up in 1759 a strength of 400 men is given, structured in 4 companies. At the end of the Seven Years' War in 1762 s strength of 508 men is given, which was reduced in 1764 to 465 men.
Commanders Chief of this regiment was the Duke. Depending of every fortress, the highest officer was the local commander.
History of campaigns Wurtemberg contributes units to the Army of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation as member of the Swebian Circle. So they fought during the Seven Years' War with the Austrian forces against Prussia. The garison-troops has not been involved into battles. Probably they has been used as partial source to fill up the line regiments.
Uniforms Fusiliere Trousers: white Wests: white Coat: blue Linings: red Cuffs and Collars:
red Lapels: - (none) Buttons: gold Hem of tricorne: white with a
golden „Puschel" Gaiters: seemed to be white with
black buttons
Officers Uniforms like those of the ranks, additional a black-gold-coloured sash and maybe
beige gloves. Musicians The style of these uniforms are still unknown. Corresponding hints are very welcome. Equipment The lether strap of the black cartridge pouch was white. The sabres has had probably a white cord with white fringes.
Colours Unfortunately there are no detailed information about the colours. The could have looked similar to the colours of the Infantry-Regiment of Wurtemberg for the Swebian Circle. 
Michael Kaufmann
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