Geschichte des Königlich Preussischen Husaren-Regiments König Humbert von Italien (I. Kurhess.) Nr. 13 is a detailed regimental history documenting the origins, campaigns, traditions, and personnel of the famed 13th Prussian Hussar Regiment, a unit with strong roots in the former Electorate of Hesse-Kassel. The title reflects the regiment’s honorary association with Umberto I of Italy (“König Humbert von Italien”), a common practice in Imperial German Army naming traditions.
The book traces the regiment from its Kurhessian origins through its incorporation into the Prussian Army after the annexation of Hesse-Kassel in 1866. It typically covers:
- Formation and early Kurhessian cavalry traditions
- Uniforms, standards, and regimental customs
- Participation in the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and Franco-Prussian War (1870–71)
- Peacetime garrison life and officer corps history
- Mobilization and combat service during World War I
- Casualty lists, honors, and regimental rosters
- Maps, portraits, and photographs of officers and troopers
Like many German regimental histories published in the late 19th or early 20th century, the work combines military narrative with commemorative material intended for veterans and former officers. Researchers interested in Hessian military history, cavalry tactics, genealogy, or Imperial German uniforms often find these histories especially valuable because they preserve names, service records, and local traditions not easily found elsewhere.
