I notice in illustrations of this unit that the Schabraque rear corners have either a flaming grenade or a crown emblem. Was this related to different periods in the units history ? I’m particularly interested in the 1809-1814 period .
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One of the best references for Imperial Guard uniforms in addition to Rousselot is Fallou's La Garde Imperiale. The Grenadiers a Cheval are covered on pages 195-211.
Another excellent reference is Edward Ryan's Napoleon's Elite Cavalry which covers the uniforms of the Grenadiers a Cheval, the Chasseurs a Cheval, the Dragoons, and Polish Lancers of the Imperial Guard. The paintings are Rousselot's and clearly show the different uniforms worn by each regiment.