54th NY Schwarzer Jaegers (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

The 54th New York Schwarzer Jaegers in action.

The Schwarzer Jaegers, consisted exclusively of Germans, many of whom had seen service in Germany, or, had already served three months under President Lincoln's first call for volunteers, was recruited by Col. Eugene E. Kozlay, during the summer of 1861, in New York City, as the " Black Rifles." They were uniformed in black and silver like the regiment after which they were named, " Lutzow's Schwarzer Jaegers."

The regiment received its numerical designation of Fifty-fourth New York Volunteers on October 15, 1861, and on December 1, 1861 it was assigned to Steinwehr's Brigade, Blenker's Division, all composed of Germans, at Hunter's Chapel, Va.

The 54th saw numerous action during the Civil War, including Gettysburg.

Figures by Trophy.

 

[mr colt 45]

Thank You for the history lesson and posting Your small dio.:salute:: It is just great. Keep up the great work and those history lessons. {bravo}}

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

Thank you very much for shareing. Never heard of that unit before very interesting indeed. If it is not asked too much I would be very pleased if you could contribute even some more pictures.
Most intersting subject
Thanks again
kind regards
Wolfgang

 

[Jack]

Really nice scene!

 

[jazzeum]

Thank you all for your great comments and likes. Much appreciated. At Wolfgang's request, here is another group of Schwarzer Jaegers that I have.

 

[UKReb]

Superb set of glossies Brad.

Only wish some manufacturer would produce a matte set of the these distinctive "Black Hunters" as I would be first in the queue. If I remember correctly their original regimental colours was a black flag with a silver skull and crossbones.

Bob

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

Thank you Brad - even better pictures of the uniform details - very kind of you !!!!
You just ruined my intended Chrismas-Brake-Elastolin-Conversion-Project- ^&grin it´s got to wait now.
I think I got to give the "Schwarze Jäger" - troops a try first ...........much to good to ignore
Thanks a lot, appreciate
regards
Wolfgang

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks again for the comments, particularly from Bob and Wolfgang. Trophy also made a Garibaldi set. I will try to get some photos of that and look into the unit history.

Wolfgang, sorry to ruin your project {eek3}. I will try to get a better closeup of the soldiers and post a photo either today or tomorrow.

Brad

 

[Iron Brigade]

Really great photos of your splendid Union ACW diorama!

"Iron Brigade"

 

[jazzeum]

Here's a recent acquisition, a Schwarze Jaeger Flagbearer.

 

[jason foote]

Great figures and set up

 

[Andanna]

Just discovered this. Great figures and photos!

Happy Fourth of July!

 

[Dgeisenhof]

Greetings, do you have any more information in the 54th's uniform? Did the black uniform have a frock coat piped silver? What color were the NCO's chevrons? We're their trousers (were they also black?) piped silver or did they have a silver/gray stripe?

Dan

The 54th New York Schwarzer Jaegers in action.

The Schwarzer Jaegers, consisted exclusively of Germans, many of whom had seen service in Germany, or, had already served three months under President Lincoln's first call for volunteers, was recruited by Col. Eugene E. Kozlay, during the summer of 1861, in New York City, as the " Black Rifles." They were uniformed in black and silver like the regiment after which they were named, " Lutzow's Schwarzer Jaegers."

The regiment received its numerical designation of Fifty-fourth New York Volunteers on October 15, 1861, and on December 1, 1861 it was assigned to Steinwehr's Brigade, Blenker's Division, all composed of Germans, at Hunter's Chapel, Va.

The 54th saw numerous action during the Civil War, including Gettysburg.

Figures by Trophy.

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