In 1853, he was promoted to commander of the guards regiment.
Volunteers from other guard regiments were also allowed to transfer.
Even the Guards regiments are weeks and weeks behind with their pay.
Sources do not agree if there ever was a 7th Guard Regiment.
Until 1989, the guard regiment had no "locations in the districts.
In 1897, now a colonel, he returned to Berlin as commander of a guards regiment.
This unit traces its history back to a guards regiment raised in 1659 and is made up predominantly of one year volunteers.
Guards regiments carry the same colour, with some differing details.
The only colours flown in the ceremonies are those of the two guards regiments.
Guards regiments traditionally step off after one set of five-pace rolls.