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Like the Infantry, the regiments of Mounted Dragoons marched preceded by a small group of Sappers, 2 per squadron (4 squadrons to the regiment), under the orders of an N.C.O.These Sappers wore the uniform of the Elite Company of the regiments to which they were attached, in accordance with the following table 1809-1812 - In parade dress mounted bearskin...
Like the Infantry, the regiments of Mounted Dragoons marched preceded by a small group of Sappers, 2 per squadron (4 squadrons to the regiment), under the orders of an N.C.O.These Sappers wore the uniform of the Elite Company of the regiments to which they were attached, in accordance with the following table 1809-1812 - In parade dress mounted bearskin...
In order to combat the unusual skirmishing tactics of the Cossacks, in 1813 the Emperor created regiments of Mounted Scouts, a kind of very light cavalry advance guard, which regiments were attached to the Cavalry of the Guard ; Horse Grenadiers, dragoons and Light Horse. Old guard young guard In parade dress mounted - Officer-Trumpeter - Scout Carabineer...