Grenadier flanqueur trooper

To make up for the gaps in manpower left by the disastrous Russian campaign, Napoleon created regiments whose recruits would later be eligible for preferential appointments — in this specific case, service in the Water and Forests administration.
The sons, nephews, or brothers of forest rangers were thus encouraged to join the flank companies of the Imperial Guard.

Shako edged with two white chevrons, red racket cord, Young Guard plate, two-coloured pompon.
Coat in accordance with the 1812 regulations, lighter green than that of the chasseurs, including shoulder straps.