The 2nd Chevaulegere Lanciers were created in 1811, from the 3e Regiment de Dragons.

For me this is a unique figure as it is the only one I have in my collection that has the “Eagle”: wrapped up in its oilskin cover. The full side view can be seen in the top photograph.

Only one Colonel of the Regiment was promoted to General-de-Brigade. Pierre, Marie-Auguste Berruyer. He was born 19 November 1780 became Colonel 1 January 1812 and was promoted to General de Brigase in January 1814. He was Mortally wounded and Ligny on 16 June 1815.