Featured in this lot is this Napoleonic Dromedary Regiment or Regiment des Dromedaires camel saddle circa between 1798 and 1801 (for use during Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign). The saddle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted heavily reinforced wooden frame with two seats and engraved around the seats and on parts of the frame. This saddle is perfectly suited to fit snuggly around the hump and secure two soldiers upon the camel’s back. The wooden saddle bears iron reinforcements and brass mountings. The Napoleonic Dromedary Regiment was a unique military unit formed during Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign (1798–1801), designed to adapt to the harsh desert conditions of North Africa. Composed primarily of French soldiers mounted on dromedaries (one-humped camels), the regiment functioned as a mobile reconnaissance, patrol, and courier force, capable of long-distance travel across arid terrain where traditional cavalry struggled. Their saddles were specially designed for endurance and stability, often made of wood with a padded seat and a high pommel and cantle to secure the rider. These saddles also included provisions for carrying water, firearms, and supplies, reflecting the dual role of the dromedary as both a mount and a pack animal in Napoleon’s desert warfare strategy. The condition of this dromedary saddle is well preserved with a tear to the anterior left frame part of the brass covering and shows applicable wear consistent with the attributed age and use of the saddle. The measurements of this saddle is 14 3/4" x 47 1/2" x 19 1/4". The collective weight of this saddle is 19lb 6oz.