In 1792, a regiment of "Hussards de la Mort" (Death Hussars) was formed during the French Revolution by the French National Assembly and were organized and named by Kellerman. The group of 200 volunteers were from wealthy families and their horses were supplied from the King's Stables. They were formed to defend against various other European states in the wake of the revolution. They participated in the Battle of Valmy and its members also participated in the Battle of Fleurus (1794). They had the following mottos: "Vaincre ou mourir", "La liberté ou la mort" and "Vivre libre ou mourir" - Victory or death; Freedom or death; and Live free or die.