Grenadiers á Cheval de la Garde Impériale Royal Horse Artillery Figure Study no

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Where Napoleon went so did they and they played a full part in all his campaigns

Mixed Media Fine Art Print in Barbara's characteristically energetic impressionistic style this print is available in a Limited Edition of 50

When Napoleon abdicated in 1814

Grenadiers á Cheval de la Garde Impériale Royal Horse Artillery Figure Study noGrenadiers Cheval de la Garde Impriale The senior cavalry regiment of the Garde Imprial and thus the whole French army, the Mounted Grenadiers were known as the Gods. Selectively recruited, superbly uniformed and mounted, they represented the pinnacle of professional pride and excellence in the years before the first abdication of the Emperor. Their uniforms were based closely upon those of the Foot Grenadiers, including the tall bearskin bonnets.