Marines of the Guards (Marins de la Garde)

The Marines of the Guard were formed in 1803. Their main purpose was to transport the Emperor during the expected crossing of the English channel prior to the invasion in England. The Marines of the Guard were sometimes translated into Seamen of the Guard.

Requirements:

1. Had to be veterans for at least 2-3 campaigns.

Uniform:

• Navy Blue Hussar-style Dolman Jackets
• Navy Blue Hungarian-style Trousers with Gold Lace
• Shako- Gold trimmed, Tall Red Plume

The battalion was formed by 5 crews (equipages). But after the cancellation of the invasion, they remained as guards manning boats, barges and other water vessels the Emperor traveled in.

Fusilier-Chasseurs

The Fusilier-Chasseurs fought alongisde the Fusilier-Grenadiers as the Middle Guard. These Guards saw extensive action in battle and proved their worth with superior bravery and skill.

Uniform:

• Dark Blue habit long
• Green Epaulettes with Red Fringes
• Red Turnbacks
• White Lapels
• White Waistcoat
• Blue or Brown Trousers
• Shako-Red/Green Plumes, White Cords

Requirements:

1. Had to be veterans of 2-3 campaigns

The Middle Guard was disbanded after Napoleon's exile to the island of Elba. On his return, the Middle Guard was not reassembled and therefore did not take part in the Battle of Waterloo.

Fusilier-Grenadiers

The Fusilier-Grenadiers was formed in 1807 as part of the Middle Guard (La Garde Moyenne). They was organized the same way as the Fusilier-Chasseurs, but a slightly larger formation. The Fusilier-Grenadiers were often operated with its sister formation along with the Fusilier-Chasseurs as part of a Guard Fusilier Brigade. They were later disbanded by Napoleon in 1814 and therefore did not take part in the Battle of Waterloo.

Uniform:

• Dark blue habit long
• Red Epaulettes
• Red Turnbacks
• White Lapels
• White Waistcoat
• White Trousers
• Shako- Long Red Plumes, White Cords

Requirements:

1. Had to be veterans of at least 2-3 campaigns.