WW1 Imperial Russian Army

A collection of images of WW1 military uniforms and accessories useful in identifying old post cards and photographs.

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Dave Olinyk

a red and gold colored cross with an image on it

Imperial Russian Uniform

Russian Imperial Army Uniforms

Late Byzantine Army

Estonian Special Forces

Imperial Russian Army - The Order of St. Anne. Military division as indicated by crossed swords. WW1.

an old poster with instructions on how to use the door handles and windows in russian

Kozacy

Russian Revolution 1917

Military Working Dogs

Белая Гвардия в лицах. Часть 2 Михаил Гордеевич Дроздовский и его дроздовцы. Вып.1

Белая Гвардия в лицах. Часть 2 Михаил Гордеевич Дроздовский и его дроздовцы. Вып.1 - Записки скучного человека

ww1 hand grenades by AndreaSilva60 on DeviantArt

Imperial Russian Army - Helmets and Arms. Many WW1 photos show the distinctive oval cap badge, the Mosin-Nagano M1891 rifle and the Shashka Sabre. WW1.

Георгиевские кавалеры Великой войны (фото)

Imperial Russian Army - Photo taken after award of Saint George`s Cross medal to Sergeant. (See 3 narrow bars on shoulder boards.) Note oval cap badge and that the `peasant`style shirt is symmetric. WW1.

Imperial Russian Army - Evgeny Gusev pioneer of armored combat use. Note oval cap badge and asymmetric `peasant shirt`style. Medal may be the Order of St. George. Good example of winter overcoat. WW1. Deco Punk, Winter Overcoat, Peasant Shirt, Chinese History

Imperial Russian Army - Evgeny Gusev pioneer of armored combat use. Note oval cap badge and asymmetric `peasant shirt`style. Medal may be the Order of St. George. Good example of winter overcoat. WW1.

an old medal is displayed on a white surface with a black and red stripe around it

Russo Japanese

Imperial Russian Army - Russo-Japanese War Medal, 1904-05.

an award medal is displayed on a black background with red and gold ribbons around it

Imperial Russian Army - The Order of St. Stanislaus. Military division as indicated by crossed swords. WW1.

Imperial Russian Army – Superb colourized photo of a Master-Sargent displaying 4 classes of St. George’s cross. Note slight asymmetry of the field shirt and oval cockade on his service hat. Rank and regiment are visible on shoulder boards. Tabbed pocket flaps are also visible. WW1 Life In Russia, Military Insignia, Harbin

Life In Russia

Military Insignia

Harbin

Imperial Russian Army – Superb colourized photo of a Master-Sargent displaying 4 classes of St. George’s cross. Note slight asymmetry of the field shirt and oval cockade on his service hat. Rank and regiment are visible on shoulder boards. Tabbed pocket flaps are also visible. WW1