The uniform of the privates of the 3rd regiment Chevaliers, Bavaria

Original cavalry soldiers uniform in wonderful collectable condition. Insignia enlisted 5 squadron of the 3rd regiment Chevaliers installed original owner. Size 44-46, for a small increase. Cloth. The guarantee of authenticity.

Chevalier (FR. chevau-légers, from chevaux — horse-and léger — light) — regiments of light cavalry, armed with sabres, pistols and carbines. Chevalieri first appeared in France in 1498, and then this military unit was created in Austria and Bavaria. Until the early nineteenth century chevalieri existed in almost all European countries. In the early nineteenth century it became evident that cavalry, armed with lances. However, not all States were ready to introduce yourself Ulan regiments because of the high cost and the specifics of their uniforms, not to mention the Cossacks. So often formed regiments of light cavalry, armed with lances, among other things, but having more than the usual cavalry a shape similar to a Dragoon. Such cavalrymen were called by historical tradition chevalieri. In the army of Emperor Napoleon I chevalieri, along with horse Chasseurs, made up the bulk of the light brigade. By the beginning of XX century preserved of only 6 such squadrons in Bavaria and 12 in Italy.