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Showing posts with label naval infantry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label naval infantry. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Russian Naval infantry

Further to my quest to confirm whether or not Russian naval infantry had colours this somewhat dramatic picture, which appears to show a mix of army, naval infantry and sailors, does include the Russian navy ensign. But is that for the sailors or the naval infantry?

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Help needed - Russian Naval Infantry Flag

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has a definitive source that can confirm details of Russian naval infantry. In particular I am trying to confirm whether naval infantry carried colours and if they did, what they might look like. I have scoured my books and the internet with no conclusive evidence. Many images show Russian naval infantry carrying the naval ensign, which is a blue St Andrews cross on a white background:

But, is this correct. One source shows some war-game figures with this flag, but with a Regimental number in gold in the centre. There is also a painting of naval infantry and artillery defending Sebastopol and this flag flies behind them. If anyone know of a source that confirms the design of naval infantry colours (if indeed they actually carried them) and could let me know I would be most grateful.