Eighteenth-Century Items in the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna

Battle of Maxen, Franz Paul Findenigg,

Dear Reader,

I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna on Saturday, and took a number of photos of items from the eighteenth century.

Museum Entrance

Ottoman Firelocks, late 17th Century

Late-Seventeenth-Century/Early Eighteenth Century Coat, 

Late-Seventeenth-Century/Early-Eighteenth Century Coat, Button Detail

Late-Seventeenth-Century/Early Eighteenth Century Coat, Pocket Detail

Late-Seventeenth-Century/Early Eighteenth Century Coat, Collar Detail

Prinz Eugen von Savoyen with Papal Gifts, 1716

Prinz Eugen's coat and waistcoat, with mail over linen sleeves
(useful in fighting against the Ottomans)

Captured Prussian Grenadier and Fusilier Caps, Seven Years War

Captured Prussian Infantry Flags, Seven Years War

Captured Prussian 10-Pound Howitzer, Seven Years War

Attack at Hochkirch 1758 (Pegna, painted 1762)

Collection of Austrian Uniform Plates, 1762 

Austrian Infantry Working Axe, 1760s

Selection of Austrian Infantry Muskets, entire 18th century

Hat, Sword and Cane of Austrian Artillery General,
2nd Half of 18th century

Hat, Sword and Cane of Austrian Artillery General, 
2nd Half of 18th century

This is a relatively small sample of the over 500 pictures taken at the museum. Look for future posts with more photographs of more items.

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Thanks for Reading,

Alex Burns