Passend zur Veranstaltung dieses Jahr [1] habe ich einen Trupp Württemberger Musketiere aufgestellt. Die Herausforderung war, dass ich nichts über eine Uniformierung der Württemberger Kompanien wusste. Zumindest rudimentär wie bei den hessischen Ausschusstruppen um 1600 [2] wäre eine Uniformierung ja durchaus plausibel.
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| Die Württemberger Musketiere. - The Württemberg musketeers. (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
In keeping with this year's event [1], I have fielded a squad of Württemberg musketeers. The challenge was that I knew nothing about the uniforms of Württemberg companies. However, some form of uniform—at least a rudimentary one, like that of the Hessian militia troops around 1600 [2]—would certainly be plausible.
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| Von hinten. - From behind. (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
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| Hatten sie sich hinter der Scheune versteckt? - Were they covered behind the barn? (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
Anders ist es bei den dazu passenden Haller Aufgebotstruppen. Die Städter hatten, wie bereits angedeutet, wahrscheinlich überwiegend Musketen [3]. Wie auf einer Stadtansicht von Hall von um 1640 zu sehen, trugen die Sieder bereits in der ersten Hälfte des 17. Jh. rote Wämser [4]. Daher repräsentieren bei den Figuren die Musketiere Haller Bürger und die Pikeniere Landleute, obwohl diese im Grunde genommen auch zu einem hohen Anteil Musketen oder Arkebusen hatten [5].
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| Die gesamten Truppen. - All of the troops. (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
The situation is different regarding the corresponding levy troops from Hall. As previously indicated, the townsmen were likely equipped predominantly with muskets [3]. As shown in a view of Hall dating from around 1640, the town's militia members were already wearing red doublets in the first half of the 17th century [4]. Consequently, among the figures, the musketeers represent citizens of Hall while the pikemen represent countrymen—even though, in reality, a large proportion of the latter were also armed with muskets or arquebuses [5].
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| Die Pikeniere sind ziemlich gemischt mit Rüstungen und ohne. - The pikeman are really much mixed with armour and without. (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
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| Und hier im Angriff. - And here attacking! (Foto: F. Hanselmann) |
Text: A. Hanselmann
Fotos: F. Hanselmann
Notizen / Notes:
1) https://wackershofenannodomini.blogspot.com/2026/04/der-zollner-und-die-zehn-musketiere_20.html
2) "Instruktion für Kriegsräte und Diener vom 1.10.1600..." in SHFLO, I, S. 475-490
3) https://wackershofenannodomini.blogspot.com/2026/01/die-haller-besetzen-die-heg-people-of.html
4) Hans Schreyer: Ansicht von Schwäbisch Hall, 1643, Haalamt Schwäbisch Hall
5) siehe hier: https://wackershofenannodomini.blogspot.com/2017/11/unbewaffnete-bauern-unarmed-peasants.html
Fine looking regiment. Interesting that troop type (musket vs pike) was determined by location. Was this a normal and practical policy?
AntwortenLöschenI did it just because most of my "sources" (photos from our events) included pikes only except 2-3 guys (myself for example). I have no source for citizens with pikes yet for Hall. Maybe I will paint Württemberg horse for a refight of Wimpfen (to fight for duke Magnus of Württemberg).
LöschenThese look great. There's a fair amount of latitude in colours of coats and trousers in this period isn't there?
AntwortenLöschenBest wishes, James
Yeah. When not using photos of reenacters (which are using contemporary sources themselves), I try to use paintings of civilians (such as portrays for rich citizens) or soldiers (prefering Vrancx). I'm excited how you will think about my latest Spanish infantry.
LöschenLovely work there Andre:)! As for how uniform the uniforms were, who knows, but some commonality always give a unified look to the unit.
AntwortenLöschenThat's right. I have no informations about uniforms in Hall. Later it's obvious that during the 18th century at least the 4 riders of the town had uniforms. The only company which is often dipicted is that of the salt boilers. Maybe these had red uniforms during the 17th century already.
LöschenUnfortunately even in the very recent book about two Württemberg musketeer companies no uniforms are mentioned. However it seems very plausible to me, that an army of such a size could buy some cloth of the same colour for doublets.