Chevalier Guard

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Trumpeter of the Chevaliergarde in stable uniform, 1817–1820

The Chevalier Guard ( Russian Кавалергардский полк ), the first guard - cuirassier regiment of the Russian army , was formed in the 18th century by Catherine the Great . At first it was a bodyguard of the Tsars consisting only of officers , but since 1800 it has also been used as a field force.

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