REPORT 



FRENCH CAVALRY. 



The French cavalry establishment consists of- 

 1 squadron of "Cent-Gardes." 



fi regiments of the guard. 



12 regiments of reserve cavalry. 



20 regiments of the line. 



25 regiments of light cavalry 



12 of chasseurs. 

 9 of hussars. 

 4 of African chasseurs. 



3 regiments of spahis. 

 9 remount companies. 

 1 cavalry school, at Saumur. 

 The mounted gensdarmes. 

 Each regiment consists of 6 squadrons, with the exception of the African chasseurs, which, 

 during the late war, were increased to 8 squadrons, of which 4 remained in Africa, and 4 served 

 in the Crimea. 



In time of war, each regiment has a depot squadron. 



The duration of service is 7 years. 



The regulation height of cavalry soldiers is as follows : 



Carabiniers minimum, 5' 10". 4. 



Cuirassiers " 5' 9".2. 



Dragoons and lancers " 5' 8" maximum, 5' 10". 4. 



Chasseurs and hussars " 5' 6".8 " 5' 8".8. 



African chasseurs " 5' 6".8 " 5' 9". 6. 



