Grenadier

Grenadier, originally a soldier who was employed in throwing hand-grenades, and then a member of the first company of every battalion of foot, in which the tallest and finest men were placed. This company used to be distinguished by tall bearskin caps, and held the place of honour—viz. the right when in line, and the front when in column. In the British army the name is now only used as the title of the first three battalions of the foot-guards.