Perhaps I should have received that blow.

You see where the forepaw of the dog was sliced off?
But he had the spirit of a French soldier, that brave dog, and he kept them off until the regiment rallied and came back and drove away the Russians.

Marshal Lannes had a collar made for Mustache.

You can see it there around his neck, young gentlemen," continued the old Captain.

"On one side the inscription reads: _'He lost a leg in the battle of Austerlitz but he saved the Eagle of his regiment.' On the other side: 'Mustache, a dog of France, who will be everywhere respected and honored as a brave soldier.'_" "What became of the dog ?" asked another.
"He was carried on the roll of the regiment until he was killed by an English cannon ball at Badajos.