Hartschier

By contrast the Leibgarde der Hartschiere by itself was subordinated, concerning civilian and criminal justiciable affairs, to the General Command in Munich like the other military branches.

The commander of the Hartschier troop had the title Generalkapitän (see also Captain General), associated with the highest class ranking in the Hofrangordnung (court order of precedence).

[7] In 1852 the Hartschiere got new uniforms with white supra vests over their jackets and helmets instead of the former caps, made of nickeled tin and gilded cast brass.

[8] The helmet was worn with the lion for normal service, which was replaced by a white horsehair plume on full dress occasions.

[9][verification needed] The embroidered patch on the chest of the Hartschiere showed a large version of the Order of Saint Hubertus (Hubertusorden) with its motto "in trau vast" (means: be firm in fidelity).

Uniforms of the Bavarian Hartschiere before 1852
Uniforms of the Bavarian Hartschiere after 1852