5th Hussar Regiment (France)
| 5th Hussar Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1783–1992 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Light cavalry |
| Role | Conventional warfare Maneuver warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Shock attack |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Laon 1980. Couvron 1984. |
| Nickname(s) | Légion de Lauzun (1780) de Lauzun (1783) |
| Motto(s) | Perit sed in armis (they die arms in hand) |
| March | Eugènie |
| Anniversaries | 24 June 1859 (Solférino) Saint George |
| Engagements | American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars, Mexico Expedition, First World War |
| Decorations | Croix de guerre 1914-1918 with palm Médaille d'or de la Ville de Milan |
| Battle honours | Valmy 1792 Iéna 1806 La Moskova 1812 Solferino 1859 Puebla 1863 Lorraine 1914 Champagne 1915 La Marne 1918 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Duc de Lauzun |
The 5th Hussar Regiment (5e régiment de hussards or 5e RH) was a French Hussar regiment.