Formed in 1801 the elite Gendarmes of the Imperial Guard was formed from a combination of men from heavy cavalry regiments and existing gendarmes. Recruits would have to be at least 5' 9" tall, between 25-40 years old, literate and veterans of at least four campaigns.

Riding large black horses, these highly disciplined, somewhat ruthless men were greatly feared by draft-dodgers or other ne-er-do-wells. More often than not the Gendarmes d'elite served as small units compared to other regiments of Imperial Guard cavalry.

Contains two bases of cavalry in Warlord Resin including plastic base sprue and flag sheet.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted