Napoleonic Trivia #7 (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

Who in Napoléon's army had a gold ring on his left ear?

 

[nysoldiers]

Murat?

 

[Obee]

Wasn't it the Foot Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, (Grenadiers a Pied) and this was to pay for thier funeral?

Or maybe I'm getting confused with pirates???

John

 

[Grognard]

Correct answer Obee! Yes, the "Grognards" were all wearing a gold ring on their left ear. Getting one was the first thing they were doing when joining this elite group. You are also correct that the expectation was that this could pay if needed for their funeral.