The Elite Gendarmes (Gendarmerie d'élite à cheval) were created in 1801 to maintain security and to police the localities and residences of the Government or the chief of State. They accompanied the Emperor on all campaigns. two different periods: parade uniform 1801-1803 - Consular Guard - 1804-1814 - Imperial Guard By ref. possibility to make either...
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 - Officer.
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