For Faith, Tsar and Fatherland!

За Веру, Царя и Отечество!

For Faith, Tsar, and Fatherland

 

Eight uniforms of the Russian Imperial Army from the early 19th century, during the Napoleonic Wars

 

UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS:

The eight uniforms correspond to specific specialties or missions that are distinct from other roles.

 

1. ГРЕНАДЕР-БАРБАНЩИК

Drum Major

 

The grenadier-drummer in the Imperial Russian Army in 1812 was responsible for relaying commands through standardized drum signals, maintaining marching rhythm, and supporting battlefield coordination.

He also had ceremonial duties, helped enforce camp routine (wake-up, assembly, signals of the day), and in some cases acted as a messenger or aide within the regiment.

 

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Drum Major Helmet (A1R1)
2. Drum Major Chestplate (B1R1)
3. Drum Major Leggings (C1R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. УНТЕР-ОФИТЕР МУШКЕТЕР (В ЗИМНЕЙ ФОРМЕ)

Unter-Officer Musketeer – in winter uniform

 

An unter-officer musketeer (in winter uniform) was a junior non-commissioned officer responsible for leading a small group of infantrymen, enforcing discipline, and carrying out officers’ orders on the ground.

 

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Non Commissioned Officer Helmet (A2R1)
2. Non Commissioned Officer Chestplate (B2R1)
3. Non Commissioned Officer Leggings (C2R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. МУШКЕТЕР (В ЛЕТНЕЙ ФОРМЕ)

Musketeer (in summer uniform)

 

A musketeer (in summer uniform) was a regular infantry soldier whose role was to fight in line formations using a musket, follow orders, and maintain formation discipline.

 

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Musketeer Helmet (A3R1)

2. Musketeer Chestplate (B3R1)

3. Musketeer Leggings (C3R1)

 

 

 

 

 

4. МУШКЕТЕР (В ПОВСЕДНЕВНОЙ ФОРМЕ)

Musketeer (in everyday uniform)

A musketeer (in everyday uniform) was a regular infantryman whose primary role was training, guard duty, and routine garrison tasks rather than active combat.

The everyday uniform was worn during daily camp life, marches, and non-combat duties, and he was expected to maintain equipment, participate in drills, and be ready for combat if summoned, serving as the backbone of the regiment outside of battle.

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Musketeer Daily Helmet (A4R1)
2. Musketeer Daily Chestplate (B4R1)
3. Musketeer Daily Leggings (C4R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. РЯДОВОЙ МУШКЕТЕР (В ШИНЕЛИ И ФУРАЖКЕ)

Private Musketeer (in greatcoat and forage cap)

A private musketeer (in greatcoat and forage cap) was a rank-and-file infantry soldier responsible for fighting in battle, standing guard, and performing daily military duties.

Wearing the greatcoat and forage cap, he was equipped for cold-weather conditions, especially during marches or winter campaigns, and was expected to maintain his musket, follow orders precisely, and keep formation in combat, forming the essential core of the regiment’s fighting strength.

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Soldier in Coat Helmet (A5R1)
2. Soldier in Coat Chestplate (B5R1)
3. Soldier in Coat Leggings (C5R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. ОБЕР-ОФИЦЕР

Senior Officer

 

An ober-officer was a senior officer (typically above junior lieutenants and captains) responsible for commanding companies or battalions, planning maneuvers, and ensuring discipline and training.

 

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Officer Helmet (A6R1)
2. Officer Chestplate (B6R1)
3. Officer Leggings (C6R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. РЯДОВОЙ ПЕШИХ ЕГЕРЕЙ

Hunter Jaeger

An Hunter Jaeger was a light infantryman specializing in skirmishing, reconnaissance, and sharpshooting.

During the French invasion of Russia, he was tasked with operating ahead of the main lines, harassing enemy formations, targeting officers or artillery, and using terrain for cover, providing the army with flexibility and precision fire that regular line infantry could not.

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Hunter Jaeger Helmet (A7R1)

2. Hunter Jaeger Chestplate (B7R1)

3. Hunter Jaeger Leggings (C7R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. РЯДОВОЙ ОПОЛЧЕНЕЦ

Private Militiaman (opolchenets)

A private militiaman (opolchenets) was a volunteer or conscripted civilian soldier serving alongside regular troops, often with minimal formal training.

During the French invasion of Russia, his role was to defend towns and villages, support the regular army, perform guard and logistical duties, and, when needed, participate in combat, supplementing the regular forces with additional manpower during the campaign.

 

Name and number of the uniform in game:

1. Militia Opolchenie (A8R1)
2. Militia Opolchenie (B8R1)
3. Militia Opolchenie (C8R1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

• There are no boots included with these uniforms
• This armor is more for decorative purposes than for casual survival. The protection provided by this armor is “1”

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