Captain Robert Maxwell of Orchardton’s Company of Dragoons
| Active | 1645 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Covenanter |
| Conflicts | First Civil War |
| Type | Foot |
| Dragoons | |
| Captain | Robert Maxwell |
| Area Raised | Galloway? |
| Coat Colour | |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies | |
Obscure Covenanter company of foot converted to an equally obscure company of dragoons
Service History
1645
- February: The Estates order that Maxwell’s company of foot convert to dragoons
Notes
A history of the unit is shown in Edward M. Furgol’s A Regimental History of the Covenanting Armies 1639-1651 Edinburgh, 1990. ISBN 0 85976 194 0
Flags and Equipment
Notable Officers
Robert Maxwell
Professional soldier from Galloway
Strength
- A single company
