Egyptian Campaign Saddle Dromedary Empire.

Building of the dromedary regiment of the Egyptian expedition (1798-1800) has three arches, in wood with iron fittings and decorated brass plate. Model very similar to the one exhibited at the Army Museum. The dromedary regiment was created by Bonaparte in December 1798 (By order dated from the Cairo headquarters on 20 Nivôse Year VII, January 9, 1799, Bonaparte General-in-Chief of the Army of the Orient gives the mission to the leader of the Cavalier Squadron , Commissioner Colbert and Captain Farnières to create a regiment of Dromedaries. Regiment dissolved on 18 Fructidor AN IX, 5 September 1801). These dromedary saddles were made in the Boulak district of Cairo during the Egyptian campaign with volunteers from the infantry. This ephemeral and curious formation will take the uniform and the armament of the hussars thereafter. Condition, with traces of use, slight gaps, old restoration on both sides of the building, additional photos on request. Length 1.30 m.