On June 12, 1792 a squadron was created by the French Assembly formed from 200 volunteers.

In July, Kellermann organizes the company naming Hussards de la Mort - Death Hussars.

These volunteers, coming from mostly wealthy families, were provided with horses from the King's stables.

[1][2] On March 5, 1793 survivors of the squadron were merged into the 14th Cavalry Regiment by decree from the National Convention.

The symbol of a skull and crossbones was placed on the mirliton, the sabretache and the shoulder sleeve.