Standard Bearer Cavalry of the Guard Russia 1805

[Edorta]

Hi to all again, here goes another EK Castings figure. Standard bearer, cavalry of the Guard, Russia 1805. White metal, 60mm, painted with acrylics.
Hope you like it.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Tecumsea]

LOvely work on a very elegant figure Eduardo. Great job on the White Uniform.

Keith

 

[Banjer]

Fabulous work, nothing wrong with it at all.

Bill

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Fantastic paintwork

Mobo

 

[svt]

It should be noted that at that time the shaft of the cavalry standard was dark green, as in all cavalry, the longitudinal veins on the shaft were in the color of the regimental metal device, in the Chevalier Guard Regiment - silver.
The pictures below clearly show that the shafts of the cavalry standards were not of one color.


Also, the standard-junkers (standard-bearers of the cuirassier regiments), being nobles in the rank of non-commissioned officer, wore an officer's swordknot on the hilt of the broadsword. Below is a photo of the original swordknot of a senior-officer, a fragment of the officer's portrait, where the swordknot is visible, and a reconstruction of the lanyard of a junior-officer (the standard-junkers had exactly the same ones).

 

[Edorta]

It should be noted that at that time the shaft of the cavalry standard was dark green, as in all cavalry, the longitudinal veins on the shaft were in the color of the regimental metal device, in the Chevalier Guard Regiment - silver.
The pictures below clearly show that the shafts of the cavalry standards were not of one color.
View attachment 501489 View attachment 501490

Also, the standard-junkers (standard-bearers of the cuirassier regiments), being nobles in the rank of non-commissioned officer, wore an officer's swordknot on the hilt of the broadsword. Below is a photo of the original swordknot of a senior-officer, a fragment of the officer's portrait, where the swordknot is visible, and a reconstruction of the lanyard of a junior-officer (the standard-junkers had exactly the same ones).
View attachment 501487 View attachment 501488 View attachment 501491

Thanks Serge for your information. In the documentation I have used it is not clear whether the banner pole has vertical metal lines. Regarding the sword knot I have also been guided by this plate, in which it appears reddish and gold.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Edorta]

Thanks Keith, Bill and Mobo.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[svt]

Thanks Serge for your information. In the documentation I have used it is not clear whether the banner pole has vertical metal lines. Regarding the sword knot I have also been guided by this plate, in which it appears reddish and gold.

Yes, it is clearly visible that it is depicted in red. The same swordknot is depicted for the other lower ranks, and for them it is correct (look at the photo of the cavalry swordknot of the lower ranks - red leather),

but the standard-junker, despite the fact that he is also a lower rank, had an officer's cuirassier swordknot made of black leather, stitched along the edges with silver thread. I understand that it is more difficult for foreign researchers to find historical information on some details of the Russian uniform, so I am not trying to accuse or engage in criticism - but I supplement as much as possible.

 

[Edorta]

Of course, Serge, your input is very useful and necessary. Thanks a lot.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Jaybo]

Beautifully painted Eduardo.

 

[Briggsy]

Another beautiful figure Eduardo, I really like the embroidery you have included on the banner, really subtle and intricate work.

Cheers Simon

 

[Jaybo]

Ques

It should be noted that at that time the shaft of the cavalry standard was dark green, as in all cavalry, the longitudinal veins on the shaft were in the color of the regimental metal device, in the Chevalier Guard Regiment - silver.
The pictures below clearly show that the shafts of the cavalry standards were not of one color.
View attachment 501489 View attachment 501490

Also, the standard-junkers (standard-bearers of the cuirassier regiments), being nobles in the rank of non-commissioned officer, wore an officer's swordknot on the hilt of the broadsword. Below is a photo of the original swordknot of a senior-officer, a fragment of the officer's portrait, where the swordknot is visible, and a reconstruction of the lanyard of a junior-officer (the standard-junkers had exactly the same ones).
View attachment 501487 View attachment 501488 View attachment 501491

Question for Serge if I may? Was the material used in the standard’s banner silk moiré?

 

[svt]

Question for Serge if I may? Was the material used in the standard’s banner silk moiré?

Yes, moire, crimson (as raspberry or dark pink), flowers on the background are a little lighter. Galloon and fringe are silver, the cross is white, the chain and eagle are silver. Standards in the Russian cavalry were noticeably richer and more expensive than infantry banners.

 

[Edorta]

Thanks Jaybo and Simon.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Jaybo]

Yes, moire, crimson (as raspberry or dark pink), flowers on the background are a little lighter. Galloon and fringe are silver, the cross is white, the chain and eagle are silver. Standards in the Russian cavalry were noticeably richer and more expensive than infantry banners.

Thank you Serge. I always appreciate your insightful posts on Russian uniforms.

 

[phil_h]

Lovely work - the banner looks great, and everything is crisp and clean!

Regards,
-Phil

 

[Edorta]

Thank you very much Phil.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[blaster]

Edorta,

Beautifully painted as usual.

Rgds Victor

 

[Edorta]

Thank you very much Victor.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[BRAN]

Always a magnificent work Eduardo, congratulations for this very beautiful painting.