Minifigure – Polish Lancers of the Guard a trooper from the legendary 1st Light Horse Lancers of the Imperial Guard (LEGO Compatible)

This figure represents a trooper from the legendary 1st Light Horse Lancers of the Imperial Guard (1er régiment de chevau-légers lanciers de la Garde impériale).

• Uniform: He wears the Polish-style Dark Blue Kurtka (jacket). The defining feature is the colored Plastron (chest panel), collar, and cuffs. On this specific toy, these are colored Amaranth (Purple/Magenta).

• Headgear: He wears the traditional square-topped Czapka (Lancer Cap) in matching Amaranth/Purple. It features a gold sunburst plate with the Imperial Eagle and a tall White Plume, signifying elite status in the Guard.

• Weapon: He carries a long Cavalry Lance. The pennant (flag) is White over Red, which are the national colors of Poland.

• Rank/Status: The figure has White Epaulettes, which in the Imperial Guard typically indicated a regular trooper or NCO, distinguishing him from the officer figure (N043) who wore gold.

Historical Background: The Polish Lancers of the Guard were the first foreign regiment admitted into Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. They were formed in 1807 and were fanatically loyal to Napoleon, whom they saw as the liberator of Poland. They are most famous for the Battle of Somosierra, where a single squadron charged uphill against Spanish artillery batteries, a feat considered one of the greatest cavalry charges in history. They carried lances, a weapon they were experts with, and taught the rest of the French army how to use them effectively.