KING LOUIS XV SIGNED LIEUTENANT NOMINATION IN ROYAL REGIMENT OF CRAVATES 1772

Description: "Appointment of Francois Plaisant de Plantieres as the Lieutenant in the company of Blachon within the Royal Regiment of Cravates"Signed by King Louis XV and Countersigned by Secretary of State for War Louis Francois, Marquis de Montenyard on June 1, 1772Size: 14" x 10" (34 cm x 26 cm), Signed The document is a royal brevet issued by the King on June 1, 1772, at Saint-Hubert, granting St. Thomas François Plaisant de Plantières the rank of lieutenant in the company of Blachon within the Royal Regiment of Cravates. It highlights his qualifications, including his valor, courage, military experience, and loyalty to the King. The brevet entitles him to all rights, honors, and privileges associated with this position. It is signed by the King and countersigned by his secretary of state to formalize the appointment.Regiment of Cravates:After the war with the Turks, Croatian soldiers joined the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648), bringing their unique “small war” tactics, including ambushes, raids, and rapid attacks. Known for their bravery and skill, Croatian light cavalry, armed with short rifles, became feared and respected across Europe, serving in both Habsburg and other Catholic armies. In France, the Croats’ influence led to the creation of a French Croatian Cavalry Regiment and, later, King Louis XIV’s elite Royal Croats regiment in 1667. Croatian soldiers' red scarves, tied around their necks, caught European attention, inspiring the French fashion of neckties ‘à la croate,’ which evolved into the modern tie.Louis François, Marquis de Monteynard (1713–1791), was a French soldier and statesman. He served in major campaigns under Louis XV across Europe and became a Lieutenant General in 1759. Appointed Secretary of State for War in 1771, he improved soldiers' welfare, founded the cavalry school of Saumur, and became Corsica's first governor general. In the Dauphiné region, he supported public libraries and opposed the removal of local parliament. Later, he rebuilt estates in his homeland but never lived in them. He died in Paris during the French Revolution and was buried in the Church of Jacobins, defying burial laws.Today, the first of June 1778, the King, being at Saint-Hubert, Having full confidence in the valor, courage, experience in war, vigilance, and good conduct of St. Thomas François Plaisant de Plantières, sub-lieutenant, And in his loyalty and dedication to His service, His Majesty has granted and bestowed upon him the rank of lieutenant in the company of Blachoy in His Royal Regiment of Cravates, vacant and unassigned. Henceforth, he is to perform the duties of this rank and enjoy the honors, authority, privileges, rights, and salary Associated with it, just as and in the same manner as those who hold similar positions. As a testimony to His Majesty's will, He has commanded the issuance of the present brevet, which He has signed with His own hand and had countersigned by me, His counselor,secretary of state, and of Commands and Finances From the “LES CONTROLES DE TROUPES DE L'ANCIEN RÉGIME par A. CORVISIER – Tome 3 Pages 127” 17722 353 - 5Yc 23 - 2e registre. « ROYAL-CRAVATTES ». Versailles, 12 juin 1772. Signé: MonteynardCies Jouin Montsaureau, Grillon Dulau La ThuillerieLescours Blachon

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