Russia, Imperial. A Cossack Guards Regiment Officer’s Uniform, with Sword certificate_of_authenticity later serving non-combat duty before

later serving non-combat duty before being demobilized in late 1918

He was in France with the 2nd Battalion in May 1915

(Reichskulturkammer Mitgliedsanstecknadel)

minor tarnishing and wear of enamels evident

reverse illustrating a stylized dove bearing a red cross

Russia, Imperial. A Cossack Guards Regiment Officer’s Uniform, with Sword certificate_of_authenticity later serving non-combat duty beforeA 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,