Legion of Reconquest

The Legion of Reconquest was the military organisation that carried out the Campaigns of Reconquest from 1819 till 1855 when it was disbanded. At its height, the Legion was comprised of ten Divisions with 25 Regiments between them. The Legion was disbanded after the spectacular failure of the Nuremberg Campaign in 1850-1855. It was replaced in part by the 66thHussar Regiment which would continue operations beyond the Walls for the foreseeable future.

The Legion was also known by the name ‘Freedom Legion’ for its efforts to reclaim land beyond the Walls. It is still referred to by this name by members of the 66th Hussars and their supporters. Their motto "By Prussia's Glory" is still used by many in the Königliche Heer, as both an vow of loyalty to the nation, and as a battle cry.