BR36225 French Imperial Guard Standing Cradling Musket

The Imperial Guard contained elements of infantry, cavalry, and artillery regiments, as well as battalions of sappers and marines. Napoleon took great care of his Guard; they received better pay, rations, quarters, and equipment, and all the guard ranked one grade higher than all non-Imperial Guard soldiers. They were used sparingly in battle where they were most often used as a tactical reserve but conversely were also deployed as shock troops when needed. Indeed, the imposing stature of the men, their technical precision, and courage under fire made these battle-hardened veterans the elite fighting force of the day.

Scale 1/30.