PGRS6009 - RUS.Officer Command D-Day The detailed armour and imposing

The detailed armour and imposing stance reflect the status of a commander who would have led troops into battle

where commanders and soldiers alike operated through snow

offering collectors a broader understanding of Zulu military capability beyond the famous close-combat formations

This 'winter' soldier is standing at-ease with his M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle by his side

PGRS6009 - RUS.Officer Command D-Day The detailed armour and imposingTypical Russian officer roles (historical) In the Imperial Russian Army, command officers could include: Poruchik Lieutenant junior command Staff Captain company level command Captain (Kapitan) full company commander Colonel (Polkovnik) regiment commander Higher command roles were held by generals. Equipment and appearance A Russian officer in the late Imperial period typically wore: Tunic with shoulder boards (epaulettes) Officers sabre Cap or peaked