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WWI, Russian Cossacks

Russian cossacks during World War I. At the outbreak of World War I the mounted Cossacks made up 38 regiments, plus some infantry battalions and 52 horse artillery batteries. By 1916 their wartime strength had expanded to 160 regiments plus 176 independent sotnias (squadrons), the latter employed as detached units. While about a third of the regular Russian cavalry was dismounted in 1916 to serve as infantry, the Cossack arm remained essentially unaffected by modernization. The basic uniform consisted of the standard loose-fitting tunics and wide trousers. Some wore the very long, open fronted, cherkesska coats with ornamental cartridge loops and colored beshmets (waistcoats). These have come to epitomize the popular image of the Cossacks. Most wore fleece hats with colored cloth tops in full dress, and round caps, with or without peaks, for ordinary duties. Bain News Service circa 1914/15.
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WWI, Russian Cossacks
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Russian cossacks during World War I. At the outbreak of World War I the mounted Cossacks made up 38 regiments, plus some infantry battalions and 52 horse artillery batteries. By 1916 their wartime strength had expanded to 160 regiments plus 176 independent sotnias (squadrons), the latter employed as detached units. While about a third of the regular Russian cavalry was dismounted in 1916 to serve as infantry, the Cossack arm remained essentially unaffected by modernization. The basic uniform consisted of the standard loose-fitting tunics and wide trousers. Some wore the very long, open fronted, cherkesska coats with ornamental cartridge loops and colored beshmets (waistcoats). These have come to epitomize the popular image of the Cossacks. Most wore fleece hats with colored cloth tops in full dress, and round caps, with or without peaks, for ordinary duties. Bain News Service circa 1914/15.
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4500 x 3489 px | 44.9 MB
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38.1 x 29.5 cm | 15.0 x 11.6 in (300 dpi)
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