Hanover Guards Help

[Bear]

Hello,

Were the Hanover Guards around during the 1770's and if so where were they located. I'm also looking for a picture of what a Hanover officers redcoat during that time. I can't find anything on the web.

thanks,

barry

[peter monahan]

Barry

A quick search suggests that they were still in Hanover in 1757, when a prominent astronomer who'd played in their band emigrated to England. Not much help, i know but... perhaps a starting spot

Peter

[Bear]

Thanks Peter

Here are a list of websites that I found on Hanover.

8th Kings Regiment of Foot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_(The_King...egiment_of_Foot

I guess they were in the American Revolution.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Hanover

Uniform Details

http://www.koenigreich-hannover.de/ukuniform.html

http://www.kgl.de

A picture from the book American Heritage the American Revolution p170

This British officer's uniform coat is faced with dark blue of the house of Hanover, indicating that he belongs to a Royal Regiment. The coat's knee-length skirts are turned back for greater ease in marching.

thanks,

barry