Uniforms

The uniforms of the Lichtengrein household are unmistakable. Dressed in golden yellow with Donau blue facings they strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, be they the fearsome lieb-garde grenadiers or the perfectly mounted horse grenadiers, fast moving imperial horse battery or stoic militia.

The colors of the regiments of the 1st brigade of leib-grenadiers are significant – they reflect the influences of the multi national forces the prince regularly employs and are often found in the regiments themselves.

The predominantly blue and yellow colors show the importance of the Germanic elements of the Holy Roman Empire under the rule of Austrian and Germanic monarchs, including the British prince regent and his Hanoverian subjects. Finally, white gaiters pay homage to all Bourbon kings, both French and Spanish along with powdered hair for all grenadiers, horse and foot.

The militia forces offer a more subdued appearance, wearing the simple off-white coat that is a typical sight around the streets and marketplaces of Lichtengrein. Thus the local forces combined with the diverse influence of the multinational contingents that serve in the army, provide for many styles of military fashions that come from all over Europe.