Bavarian Artillery Train 1811 -1815

Bavarian artillery train

From 1801 onwards the distincitive Bavarian Raupenhelm was worn with a red plume. The rank and file carried short swords and pistols until 1811 when muskets were issued. The horse artillery changed the short sword for a cavalry sabre.

Artillery piece deployed for action

Colonel of artillery

Artillery supply wagon

Artillery caisson

Limbered aretillery

Musket armed artillerymen

Bavarian artillery train

There was no organized train, with civilian teams and drivers being hired during times of war, wearing a grey uniform and a round hat until 18096 when the Raupenhelm was introduced.

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