Russia, Imperial. A Cossack Guards Regiment Officer’s Uniform, with Sword GTRexclude tarnishing of the brass fixtures

tarnishing of the brass fixtures

retrieved from the estate of a noted collector of POW ephemera and trench are and likely crafted by a captive German serviceman as a gift for a camp official

intact enamels with only minor contact

Scotland on May 12th

Russia, Imperial. A Cossack Guards Regiment Officer’s Uniform, with Sword GTRexclude tarnishing of the brass fixturesA complete Cossack Guards Regiment Officers uniform ensemble, including: 1. A papakha, constructed of sheepskin surrounding a maroon wool crown. The former retains its original wool with a pronounced nap, with frontal slits allowing the panels to roll down to protect the wearers ears and neck. When not in use, the panels are rolled up and secured in place with metal eyelets. Stitched onto the peak is a metal insignia consisting of an M1907 cockade,