It has participated in several conflicts since the country's independence and the unit's formation by José de San Martín in 1821.

The unit was established by José de San Martín with a decree published on August 18, 1821.

[1] Its purpose was to uphold the independence proclaimed against the Viceroyalty of Peru, with its first commander being José Bernardo de Tagle.

Englishman Guillermo Miller was responsible for organizing the unit and also served as a commander.

The unit participated in the Peruvian War of Independence, including the decisive battles of Junín and Ayacucho, where it fought under the United Liberating Army of Peru.