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I should also add that cornet is Trenck's rank in the Prussian military 1744/1745 - the Austrians have him listed as "Rittmeister" (cavalry captain - so basically he skipped ranks hen joining the Austrian army?) once he joins the Austrian army. I want to know what exactly he contributed to the Austrian cause more than ever. I mean, I would suspect nepotism, but Austrian Trenck the Pandur was a) disgraced, and b)soon dead when Prussian Trenck made it to Vienna. Not to mention c) according to Prussian Trenck actively hostile to him. (With the usual caveat about "according to" - Volz has nothing on as to whether Austrian Trenck in his last months schemed against Prussian Trenck as the later claims.)

Schell, the guy who leaves Trenck's door in Glatz unlocked and deserts with him, whom I suspect of having been gangpressed into Prussian service due to him not having been a Prussian, is a Lieutenant.