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 - Officer.
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...
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 - Officer
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. 14th Regiment :1810-1812 (ex-Cuirassiers Hollandais) : Sky blue In parade dress on horseback - Cuirassier
Distinguished by the title "Grenadiers de la Cavalerie" (Grenadiers of the Cavalry) a designation which indicated their elite quality, the two regiment of Carabiniers (ranking after the Cuirassiers) formed part of the Heavy Cavalry of the Empire. In parade dress mounted bearskin cap - Carabinier
Pathfinder, 101st AB. Div. 506th PIR avec Garant
Pathfinder, 101st AB. Div. 506th PIR avec M3 "Grease Guns"