Living History Group

"Preobrazhensky Life Guards", 1709
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UNIFORMS

Uniforms - Equipment -  Contemporary illustrations - Survived items

This page is about "Western style" dress that was introduced in Russian army starting late 1702.
For the uniforms of earlier period, see our page "The Dress of late XVII Century" (in Russian). 

Uniforms

We recreate uniforms of Preobrazhensky Guards for foot service, in 1709: 
Hat
Kartuz
Coat
Waistcoat
Pants
Stockings
Gaitres
Underwear
Neckcloth
Shoes
Cloak

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Equipment

Waistbelt
Cartridge box 
Priming powder horn
Sack
Tin Water flask
Belly box - for pikemen armed with a pistol, and for grenadiers.

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Contemporary Illustrations

Please see our separate page for original contemporary drawings of late 17 - early 18 century.

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Survived Items

Photographs of original items are included in pages about every particular piece of dress or equipment (see above).

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