Standing on the northernmost outer edge of the hollow square, Chommon gripped his Model 1790 rifle like a statue, completely ignoring the mass of howling Mamluk Cavalry charging toward them. He turned his head and shouted to the soldiers of his company: "Let these bastards know what it means to be warriors of France!"
Just over ten meters away, another sergeant—whose collar displayed the same light-gold border—was also loudly rallying his men: "The enemy will soon retreat; everyone, hold your position!"
"For honor! For France! Grip our guns tightly!"
"Hey, our 17th Company is going to earn the Medal of Courage in this battle!"
"Did you hear that, 21st Company? Someone wants to compete with us for the medal. We cannot lose to them!"
Yes, these sergeants like Chommon were the newly appointed Honorary Representatives after the French Army's second reform.
