Portuguese Legion
Military unit
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The Portuguese Legion was a 9,000 men strong Portuguese military unit integrated in the army of the First French Empire, formed after the French occupation of Portugal in 1807.
The Legion was created by order of Napoleon from 12 November 1807. Wikipedia
Size: Largest at 17 infantry battalions, 16 cavalry squadrons, and 2 artillery companies