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Sapper non-commissioned officer

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Sapper non-commissioned officer

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  • pewter sapper

Until 1789 in addition to the general staff of engineers' officers, existed 6 companies of sappers (sapeurs du genie).

These companies belonged to the artillery corps. In 1793 the numebr of sappers dramatically increased to 12 battalions, each of 8 companies of 200 men. In 1805 Napoleon had 5 battalions but in 1810-1812 three more were added (they were Dutch, Italians and Spaniards).