French

As was the military tradition during the Napoleonic Wars all drummers and buglers in most French Regiments had their uniform colours reversed in order that they could be seen more easily amidst the smoke and confusion of battle. Our Foot Dragoon Drummer wears a bold, red tunic together with green facings, on his head the regular brass helmet but with a pure white horse hair crest in order to create extra visibility on the battle field.

Napoleon's most famous horse was Marengo, a small but fast and enduring Arabian stallion originally named Ali. He was named Marengo after Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Marengo in Italy in 1800 and became known for his loyalty and incredible endurance, especially in major battles such as Austerlitz and Waterloo.