K.u.K. Husaren-Regiment Pálffy ab Erdöd, Andreas, Graf, G. d. C. Nr. 8
C. and K. Hussar Regiment Count Andreas Pálffy of Erdöd, General of Cavalry No. 8
The regiment was founded on 20 February 1696. It was founded by Colonel Pavol Deák de Mihály.
1769 - assigned the name of the 30th Hussar Regiment
1798 - retained the name of the 8th Hussar Regiment
1848 - during the Revolution part of the men deserted and the regiment was reorganized and replenished.
Source:
Skala, H.: Glorious times of the imperial cavalry in the 17th-19th centuries, Prešov 2005
C. and K. Hussar Regiment Count Andreas Pálffy of Erdöd, General of Cavalry No. 8
The regiment was founded on 20 February 1696. It was founded by Colonel Pavol Deák de Mihály.
1769 - assigned the name of the 30th Hussar Regiment
1798 - retained the name of the 8th Hussar Regiment
1848 - during the Revolution part of the men deserted and the regiment was reorganized and replenished.
Source:
Skala, H.: Glorious times of the imperial cavalry in the 17th-19th centuries, Prešov 2005