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 - guidon-bearer
Bodies Riding coat edged with fur for foot figure
Right arm hand on hip, left holding reins
Right holding pipe, left behind back for LASALLE
Sleeves rolled up, right half bent, left folded