Standard Bearer Cavalry of the Guard Russia 1805

[Edorta]

Thank you very much, Bran.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Nap]

Hi Eduardo

A nice figure choice , well painted , like the actual standard , and the treatment of the white uniform

Excellent response from Serge (svt) with additional details and received in the right manner

Thanks for sharing

Always good to see your artwork

Looking forward to the next

Have fun @ the Bench

Nap

 

[Edorta]

Hi Eduardo

A nice figure choice , well painted , like the actual standard , and the treatment of the white uniform

Excellent response from Serge (svt) with additional details and received in the right manner

Thanks for sharing

Always good to see your artwork

Looking forward to the next

Have fun @ the Bench

Nap

Thanks nap, I think PF is the best site to share our works and historical information, uniforms, techniques etc.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Jaybo]

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),
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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.

Question for Serge at al: Is the leather sword knot & strap made out of the oft-talked about 'red Russian leather' that was used for such and horse bridles in the 18th & 19th centuries? Was it really red or reddish brown as in your photo. Thank you!

 

[svt]

Question for Serge at al: Is the leather sword knot & strap made out of the oft-talked about 'red Russian leather' that was used for such and horse bridles in the 18th & 19th centuries? Was it really red or reddish brown as in your photo. Thank you!

The Russian cavalry officers of that period had a black swordknot with silver stitching along the edges of the ribbon. The exception was the officers of the hussar regiments, and from the end of 1812 also the officers of the horse-jaeger regiments - they had the swordknot of infantry officers. And for all officers there was one more exception: the swordknot ribbon was St. George's (black and orange - 3 black and 4 orange stripes), if the officer was awarded the gold St. George's weapon "For Bravery" or Anne's (scarlet with a yellow border), if the officer had the 3rd rank of the Order of St. Anne (before 1815, and after - the 4th rank). As in this photo, a selection of swordknots of the St. George's weapon or the St.Anne's weapon.


The lower ranks of the cavalry (privates and non-commissioned officers, except for the lower ranks of noble origin) swordknots were, as expected, made of red yuft. The color of red could be different in different regiments, depending on the contractor who supplied the leather, sometimes in one regiment the color could be different, because during wars the regiments were reformed, some were supplemented with a composition from reserve squadrons, some with recruits who were equipped from other sources, some were replenished at the expense of other regiments. In any case, these are shades from brick red, terracotta and up to light brown. Look at the photo of original 19th century swordknots, and at the reconstruction of a cavalry swordknot. Surely you understand that the color is affected by both the time of use of the item and the conditions in which it is used. And horse harness was not made of red, but of black leather.

 

[MalcC]

Beautifully painted and detailed.

Malc

 

[Jaybo]

The Russian cavalry officers of that period had a black swordknot with silver stitching along the edges of the ribbon. The exception was the officers of the hussar regiments, and from the end of 1812 also the officers of the horse-jaeger regiments - they had the swordknot of infantry officers. And for all officers there was one more exception: the swordknot ribbon was St. George's (black and orange - 3 black and 4 orange stripes), if the officer was awarded the gold St. George's weapon "For Bravery" or Anne's (scarlet with a yellow border), if the officer had the 3rd rank of the Order of St. Anne (before 1815, and after - the 4th rank). As in this photo, a selection of swordknots of the St. George's weapon or the St.Anne's weapon.
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The lower ranks of the cavalry (privates and non-commissioned officers, except for the lower ranks of noble origin) swordknots were, as expected, made of red yuft. The color of red could be different in different regiments, depending on the contractor who supplied the leather, sometimes in one regiment the color could be different, because during wars the regiments were reformed, some were supplemented with a composition from reserve squadrons, some with recruits who were equipped from other sources, some were replenished at the expense of other regiments. In any case, these are shades from brick red, terracotta and up to light brown. Look at the photo of original 19th century swordknots, and at the reconstruction of a cavalry swordknot. Surely you understand that the color is affected by both the time of use of the item and the conditions in which it is used. And horse harness was not made of red, but of black leather.
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Thank you Serge. Excellent photos and very helpful.

 

[Edorta]

Beautifully painted and detailed.

Malc

Thanks Malc.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Ben-nl]

very nice!

 

[akaryu]

Excellent painting Eduardo and very useful extra info from Sergey.

Pierre

 

[clubcat]

A beautifully rendered piece again, Eduardo. Love looking at your work. Very inspirational.
Melanie

 

[Steve Ski]

Beautiful work, Eduardo, great pics too!

 

[Edorta]

Tank you Ben, Pierre, Melanie and Steve.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia