Kungliga Majestäts Drabant Vakt #10387870

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The Drabant Corps of Charles XII (Swedish: Karl XII:s Drabantkår) was the most prestigious unit in the Swedish Army, commanded by the Swedish king during the time of the Great Northern War. As a result of the reforms of 1700, all personnel in the corps received an officer's rank with increased wages, while its nominal size was eventually set at 168 men. Those serving as Drabants were almost exclusively recruited from the Swedish Empire, with most coming from Sweden. The corps was issued the finest weapons, horses, and clothing of all units, often adorned with gracious gold lacing. It fought according to the cavalry regulations of the Caroleans, emphasizing the cold-steel charge in slight wedge formations, knee behind knee, over the more common caracol This strategy allowed it to function both as a bodyguard for the king as well as an elite combat unit, often playing a crucial role in the battles despite its relatively small size. During the war, the corps frequently marched with the

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