NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: E, E & L has no intentions to become a major pubtishee in the 7YW, however, as stated in past issues, from time to time we'll publish some articles and questions on that war, which contributed so much to the Napoleonic tactics, organization, and strategy. Partial Answer to Seven Years War Question Number 3: Army of Modena The strength and organization of the Army of Modena consisted of: Line Regiment "Della Paluda" of two battalions. Five Militia Regiments of one battalion each, each of one grenadier and four fusilier companies. They, (the battations) were "Modena", "Mirrandota", "Frignano", "Reggio", and "Gartfagnania". Two Regular Swiss Regiments ( "Maderna or de Gros" and "Jaccaud") Two Cavalry Regiments, each of tvo squadroms; "Corazze Montecuccoli" and "Dragoni Rangoni". Three Artillery Companies plus .some garrison units and bodyguard cavalry. Documentation: "TRADITION", number 65, Pages 29-32. Additional. answers to Seven Years War question number 4: Headgear for Grenadiers: #1. Except for the Grenadiers de France and certain other regiments, all the French infantry at this period wore the tricorn hat, taped either yellow or white for the men and gold or silver for the officers according to whether the uniform buttons were of yellow metal or white metal (i.e., brasz or pewter). According to John Motto and Malcotm McGegor, Uniforms of the Seven Years War 1756-1763 (New York, 1977), : Distinguishing marks of the grenadiers were the moustache, the curved sabre, and, in place of the cartouche, an ample leather pouch called a "Grenadier", which originally carried hand grenades, and to which a hand axe -was normally attached;" ( pages 140-141.) 0fficers often time wore the bearskin, (that is, officers of grenadiers), even if the men did not. Curt Johnson, April 15th, 1980 #2: This next answer also belongs here. The Senior Editor received a phone call from Brian Leigh Dunnigan, Ditector Old Fort Niagara, concerning a letter I had sent him regarding the question above. Bxian's remarks dealt only with the grenadier companies of the twelve French Battations serving under Lieutenant General Montcalm in Canada from 1755 to 1760. None of these grenadiers wore the bearskin; all wore the tricorn. #3. Martin Windrow in "Montcalm's Army", 0spxey Men-At-Arms Seties, mentions on page 36: Two items of equipment peculiar to grenadiers were issued: a broad-tipped curved sabre in place of the straight epee sword, and a larger and more ornate pouch." In the color plates by Michael Roffe, three grenadier are illustrated. 1. Grenadier, Regiment de la Reine 2. Grenadier, Regiment de Cambis 3. Grenadier, Regiment du Languedoc All are shown wearing the tricorn. Back to Empire, Eagles, & Lions Table of Contents Vol. 1 No. 48 Back to EEL List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1980 by Jean Lochet This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com