Ancient history

Hunters on horseback

Hunter on horseback

The bulk of the light cavalry is made up of mounted chasseurs who play an important role as army scouts. The army of the nascent Empire had 25 mounted chasseurs regiments in 1804, including one attached to the guard. In September 1806, the Belgian chevaulégers of Arenberg were transformed into the 27th regiment of chasseurs à cheval.

In September 1811, the 17th and 18th regiments were created, the numbers of which had remained vacant since 1793. Very varied, the uniforms were unified by the decree of December 24, 1809 and the hunters on horseback now wore the dark green coat-jacket with the same lapels. colour, the distinguishing colors applying to the piping, turn-ups and sometimes to the collar and facings.

hunter on horseback (funcken)

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