2nd Chevau-Légers Lanciers | |
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Red Lancers officer, trumpeter and troopers | |
Active | 1810–15 |
Country | France |
Allegiance | First French Empire |
Branch | Imperial Guard |
Type | Light cavalry |
Size | Regiment |
Nickname(s) | Red Lancers ("Lanciers rouges") Dutch Lancers ("Lanciers hollandais") Crawfishes ("Écrevisses") |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Pierre David de Colbert-Chabanais |
The 2e régiment de chevau-légers lanciers de la Garde Impériale (English: 2nd Regiment of Light Cavalry Lancers of the Imperial Guard) was a light cavalry regiment in Napoleon I's Imperial Guard.[1][2] They were formed in 1810, after the Kingdom of Holland was annexed by France, but their original purpose was to serve as hussars of the Dutch Royal Guard.[1][2] The units, who were of an elite order, were known for their loyalty and military might, as well as their professionalism in and out of battle.[1]