Carabinieri kiris after 1809. Complete.
The Carabiniers formed regiments of heavy French cavalry. They were formed in 1788, and in 1791 were given numbers 1 and 2, forming one brigade. In 1792, the carabiniers were given tall bear caps, enhancing the impression of the enormity of the soldiers. In 1809, these caps were replaced with helmets a la Minerve, decorated with a comb of black horsehair. It was not until 1809 that two-piece cuirasses were introduced. Carbineers were armed with heavy, straight batons of the AN IV or AN IX model. Firearms were dragoon pistols and carbines of the AN IX and AN XIII models, introduced only in 1805. In 1812 they were replaced by cavalry carbines of the AN IX model, equipped with bayonets; the 1st Carabinieri Regiment was commanded in 1805-1807 by Prince Borghese, the Emperor's brother-in-law, and the 2nd from 1799-1803 by General Caulaincourt. In 1806, Louis became colonel-general of these arms.
Kirys very rare due to its short time of occurrence and the small forces (two regiments) that used this type of armament during the First Empire.
