3rd Dragoon Regiment (France)

It was raised as an ordinary cavalry unit under the Ancien Régime in 1649 for the duc d'Enghien, son of the grand Condé.

The Dragoons were also part of the expedition to Egypt, fighting against local Ottoman forces, distinguishing themselves at the Battle of Aboukir.

After a year, the 3rd Dragoons were reorganized into the 2nd Regiment of Light Horse Lancers (2ème Régiment de Chevaulégers Lanciers) (fr:2e_régiment_de_chevau-légers_lanciers).

Then, Napoleon returned from exile and the 2nd Regiment of Light Horse Lancers was the title again.

At the start of World War I, the 3rd Dragoon Regiment was stationed at Nantes, blocking the German advance in 1914.

In the ensuing retreat, the 3rd Dragoon Regiment was wiped out by the German armored units rushing through the gap.

It has the following words in order: • Ulm • Austerlitz • Jena • Eylau • Friedland In 1815, a new standard was made, now without the imperial seal, but the same still.

After World War II ended, the standard of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment will not gain another title on its list.

The badges of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment have changed over time, with the first made before World War II.

• From the Croix de Guerre 1939- 45, one palm leaf • A foddler in the colors of the 1914- 18 war cross

Flag of the regiment
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1767 to 1776
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1757 to 1762
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1762 to 1767
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1786 to 1791
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1776 to 1779
Uniform of the Bourbon Cavalry from 1779 to 1786
Uniform of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment in 1791
Image illustrative de l'article 2e régiment de chevau-légers lanciers
A cavalry officer of the 2nd Regiment of Light Horse Lancers (1811)
A quartermaster from the 3rd Dragoon Regiment during the July Monarchy.
Condé Cavalry standard in 1791
Condé Cavalry standard in 1740
Another standard from Condé Cavalry (1740- 1776)
The standard in 1812
Standard of 1815
The standard since 1997
Insignia of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment (1976)
Insignia of the 3rd Dragoon Regiment (1937)
Insigne 3e Dragons (1941)
Insignia of 3rd Dragoons (1983)
Insignia of 3rd Dragoon Regiment (1986)
Badge of 3rd Dragoon Regiment (1989)
Drilling/Foddler
Croix de Guerre (1914- 18) with two palm leaves and 4 stars
Croix de guerre (1939- 45) with one palm leaf