Cent-Suisses
The Cent-Suisses ("Hundred Swiss" in French) were an elite infantry company of Swiss mercenaries that served the Kings of France from 1471 to 1792 and from 1814 to 1830.
| Cent-Suisses | |
|---|---|
Full dress uniform, 1779 | |
| Active | 1471–1792 1814–1830 |
| Allegiance | King of France |
| Branch | Maison militaire du roi de France |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Royal guard, honor guard |
| Size | 100 |
| Motto(s) | Ea est fiducia gentis ("Such is the loyalty of this nation") |
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