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).
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).
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Availability: available
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Pewter figurines by theme: Napoleon
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Size: H: 13 cm
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Type de figurine: Figurine en etain
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Weight: 0.6 Kg
