At the beginning of the Empire period there were numerous regiments of chasseurs à cheval which were dressed as hussars, but by 1806 practically all of them were dressed in the regulation long-tiled coat which was in use up until 1809, when this coat lost its lapels and the tails were shortened. 1809-1812 in Kinski coat - Chasseur Elite Company in busby...
Created originally as the artillery of the Guard under the Consulate, the horse artillery developed in the dress and uniform of the Horse Chasseurs of the Guard, except as to colors. They retained the traditional colors of the artillery, dark blue, with red as the color of distinction. In full dress horse riding - Gunner
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...