French Dragoons 1805

Originally a type of mounted infantry in the early 18th century, Dragoons slowly morphed into conventional cavalry forces. During the Napoleonic Wars, they were a lighter cavalry force than the vaunted Cuirassiers but still performed massed charges like their heavier comrades. Dragoons in Napoleon's service also used straight-bladed swords, rather than the curved sabres of other cavalry. Our set includes bodies and horses for Dragoon regiments circa 1805. There are also dismounted variants for…

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