Peacetime Service and Uniform
The regiment was based in Ansbach, forming part of the 4th Cavalry Brigade of the II Royal Barvarian Army Corps. The peacetime uniform was of dark green with crimson plastron and facings. A czapka with crimson top and white plume was worn in full dress.
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