The Imperial Russian Army 1835
Emperor Nicholas I of Russia (1825-1855) came to the throne after what was known as the Decembrist Revolt, an effort to prevent his coronation. It was ruthlessly put down by the Russian Army.
Nicholas was very fond of his army and lavished it with beautiful uniforms. Unfortunately, most of the arms and equipment were not much use and training was virtually non-existent. His military campaigns were expensive and badly planned.
The end of his reign was marked by the Crimean War (1854-56) which became a disaster for Russia. Nicholas died before it was finished.
By 1835, Nicholas' army was as magnificently uniformed as any in Europe.
After the Crimean War the uniforms became more practical.
Palace Guard Corps
Chevalier Guard Regiment
Officers
Chevalier Guard Regiment
Kettle Drummer & Band
The following plates appeared in Tradition Magazine Nos 35 & 36
Regiment of Horse Guards
Troopers
Guard Dragoon Regiment
Standard Bearer
& Troopers
Regiment of Horse Guards
Trumpeters
Guard Hussar Regiment
Troopers
in campaign dress
Guard Lancer Regiment
Officer
Guard Lancer Regiment
N.C.O. & Trumpeter
Guard Lancer Regiment
Trooper in Campaign Dress
Crimean Tartar Guard
Officer
Guard Grenadier Regiment
Colour Bearer & Musician
Grenadier Regiment Pavlovski
Officers
Grenadier Regiment Pavlovski
Colour Bearer & Drummer
1st Life Guard Artillery Brigade
Gunners
1st Life Guard Artillery Brigade
Officers
