German Infantry. Regiment of the Royal Swedish. ABSOLUTE MILITARY LEAVE ISSUED TO JEAN HECHT, Sergeant Major of the Regiment of the Royal Swedish, August 15, 1784. 18908-13.
Header "German Infantry" "Regiment of the Royal Swedish"
Red wax seal "ROYAL SWEDISH REGIMENT INFANTRY".
Absolute leave "to retire with the Military Reward wherever he sees fit" issued to Jean HECHT, Sergeant Major of the Skiöldarm Company in the Regiment of the Royal Swedish, born in Karsbach, Alsace province, under the jurisdiction of Altkirch. Aged 54.
Made in Landrecy on August 15, 1784.
H 21.2 cm x 28.3 cm.
Good condition, some foxing.
HISTORICAL:
The Royal-Swedish regiment is a German infantry regiment of the Kingdom of France created in 1690, which became the 89th line infantry regiment during the Revolution.
Reference :
18908-13