11th Hussar Regiment, Cavalry regiment in Krefeld, Germany
The 11th Hussar Regiment was a cavalry unit of the Royal Prussian Army stationed in Krefeld. Soldiers were housed in barracks on Westparkstrasse and formed part of the military structure of the state.
The regiment was founded in December 1813 in Düsseldorf from the remaining cavalry of the former Grand Duchy of Berg. It served the Prussian state for nearly a century until it was disbanded in 1906.
The regiment became woven into Krefeld's daily life, with soldiers visible in the streets and public spaces. Their presence shaped how residents thought about their city and left a lasting mark on local identity.
A memorial plaque at the Düsseldorf police headquarters commemorates this cavalry unit and its role in history. Visitors interested in military history can locate this marker as a tangible reminder of the regiment's service.
Emperor Wilhelm II ordered the regiment moved to Krefeld specifically to provide dance partners for aristocratic social gatherings. This unusual purpose became closely linked to how the community perceived the cavalry unit.
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