Saxon Garde du Corps Cuirassier (1812-1814)

At a Glance
The elite Garde du Corps, representing the honour of the Kingdom's army
12 mounted figures at 1:40 scale representing approximately 480 men
Supplied on standing horses

Historical Context
This regiment represents the Saxon Garde du Corps - the elite heavy cavalry of the Saxon state and ultimate symbol of Saxon military prestige within the Confederation of the Rhine. These cuirassiers in steel breastplates represented the traditional heavy cavalry aristocracy, their elite status reflecting their recruitment from nobility and wealthy classes. 

Saxon cuirassiers fought alongside French forces from 1812 onward, their steel armour and disciplined cavalry tactics providing shock power for imperial operations.

Despite their elite status and professional skill, these regiments ultimately shared the fate of all Saxon forces - overwhelmed by the coalition armies that destroyed Napoleon's German alliances in 1813. 

Pack Contents:

AB-SAXC04 Garde du Corps trooper x 10 figures
AB-SAXC05 Garde du Corps officer x 1 figure
AB-SAXC06 Garde du Corps trumpeter x 1 figure

Contains 12 mounted figures