Thirty regiments of Dragoons were established under the 1st Empire as cavalry of the Line. All regiments were dressed in green uniforms, and the regiments were identified by distinctive colours and by either horizontal or vertical pockets, as shown in the table below. Elite company of dragoons in bonnet of bear, french saddle, cover croupelin or sheepskin...
In order to surround the Emperor with the sons of the gentry and middle‑class, the Honor Guard was created in 1813, composed of four regiments. They were to serve with glory. In parade dress on horseback - Senior Officer.
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 - Lancer
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 1804-1808 - In parade dress mounted bearskin...
During the campaign in Egypt, a troop of Oriental auxiliary Cavalry served with Bonaparte's Army. This troop accompanied the Army on its return to France and Napoleon, as a reward for their faithfulness, made these MAMELUKES part of his Guard, attached to the Regiment of Chasseurs à Cheval. In parade dress mounted - Office
Right holding musket by trigger guard, left hanging
Right hanging, left carrying musket at attention position