Photo arrow of the 1st Caucasian rifle battalion RIA

Ill decorate uniforms in the Russian army has always been there, but in the Caucasus military district in the late XIX – early XX centuries. this hobby has taken endemic, and fancy jewelry were doing definition of part where is soldiers, almost impossible. In this case, the regiment was able to identify only custom invoice notched metal coded "1.To." on a crimson uniform, for the greater solidity complemented by the Imperial crown. On the chest of the uniform, attached nastini malinovyy lapel, reminiscent of the lapels from the authorized dress uniform mod. of 1913, which prior to world war II and did not have time to provide the Caucasus military district. A lapel framed by a white edging in imitation of regiments of the Caucasian Grenadier division, where the hazing element in those years were many soldiers. Cloth hazing sash also crimson. Under the right-hand shoulder strap white lancers missed eTicket in imitation of aiguillette L.-GV. Grenadier regiment. As a ceremonial headdress used grey hat mod. 1910 with metal emblem. On the non-commissioned officer rank point braid on the collar and cuffs of his uniform and three stripes on the shoulder straps. Two stripes of braid say that soldiers discharged for completion of military service. On the chest of his uniform – badge for excellent shooting 1st degree (small business always been honored in the Caucasian military district) and the medal in memory of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, which allows you to date the photo. This combination of awards and decorated items is in the full sense of the word unique, despite the safety photo.