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...
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