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In 1807, in honour of the Polish nation, Napoleon decided to incorporate into his guard a Regiment of Polish Cavalry, under the title of Light Horse. This Regiment was armed with the lance in 1809, after the battle of Wagram, and took the name Light Horse Lancers of the Guard, generally know as the "Polish Lancers". In parade dress on horseback - Trumpeter.
Three Polish regiments, added to the six newly-raised French regiments (model N°683) completed the Light Horse Lancers of the Cavalry of the Line, under the regimental numbers 7, 8 and 9.In 1808-09 the 7th an 8th regiments formed part of the Vistula Legions fighting in Spain. In parade dress on horseback - Officer.
Three Polish regiments, added to the six newly-raised French regiments (model N°683) completed the Light Horse Lancers of the Cavalry of the Line, under the regimental numbers 7, 8 and 9.In 1808-09 the 7th an 8th regiments formed part of the Vistula Legions fighting in Spain. In parade dress on horseback - Lancer
Three Polish regiments, added to the six newly-raised French regiments (model N°683) completed the Light Horse Lancers of the Cavalry of the Line, under the regimental numbers 7, 8 and 9.In 1808-09 the 7th an 8th regiments formed part of the Vistula Legions fighting in Spain. In parade dress on horseback - Trumpeter.
The Cuirassier Arm was created in September, 1803, but the equipping of the regiments of Cavalry designated for this Arm was not actually effected until 1804. 1805 in some cases. In parade dress mounted - Officer
The Cuirassier Arm was created in September, 1803, but the equipping of the regiments of Cavalry designated for this Arm was not actually effected until 1804. 1805 in some cases. In parade dress mounted - N.C.O Standard Bearer
The Cuirassier Arm was created in September, 1803, but the equipping of the regiments of Cavalry designated for this Arm was not actually effected until 1804. 1805 in some cases. In parade dress mounted - Cuirassier
The Cuirassier Arm was created in September, 1803, but the equipping of the regiments of Cavalry designated for this Arm was not actually effected until 1804. 1805 in some cases. In parade dress mounted - Trumpeter