The shoulder straps of captain of the 76th infantry regiment of the Kuban

Quite rare pair of epaulettes of an officer of Kuban regiment 76 in a satisfactory condition. Discovered in the attic of an old house in a package with two pairs of shoulder straps (without encryption). The lining and the edges partially lost due to moths, however, the shoulder straps in very good condition. If necessary, can completely restore the a few shoulder straps. Buttons with laces in a set, discovered together with shoulder straps. Growth 3. The guarantee of authenticity. The regiment was formed on 16 December 1845, was originally named the Kuban Jaeger. Immediately after its formation, the Kuban regiment had to participate in the various units in military Affairs with the mountaineers in the opening of firebreaks and roads. Of the most prominent works of this period it is necessary to note the participation of two battalions of the regiment in 1849 in the siege of the village Chokh, and in 1855 — the attack of the 1st battalion position Mohammed Amen to the ridge Kadego, where Kuban after 7-hour battle captured 30 the rubble and forced the mountaineers to run. 9 Feb 1856 of the best marksmen were formed for each battalion rifle companies, and on 17 April, the regiment of infantry called. In 1862 part of the regiment, being a member of Pshekhskaya detachment, participated in the destruction of villages and skirmishes, of which noteworthy is the defeat of the highlanders with enhanced reconnaissance in 1863 in the valley of HIAC. The remainder of the regiment was included in the Medium-Parish squad and participated in the battles at the village of Pshekhskaya and villages Sawako-Khabl and Adico-Khabl. 29 March 1864 regiment assigned to No. 76. In the war with Turkey of 1877-1878, the regiment acted initially in the Caucasus and the black sea coast, and in the detachment of General Alkhazov, half of the regiment participated in the battles on the river Galise, the villages Ilora, of Ochamchir and when the Turks recaptured the city of Sukhumi on 20 August, and the other two battalion distinguished itself in the fighting on Cieszynski positions under the command of General Oklobia. Then the regiment merged and became part of Ardalinskoe squad. In early October, the 1st, 2nd and 4th battalions were assigned to strengthen the siege corps to Kars, where, and arrived 20 Oct. In the storming of Kars took part only the 1st and 4th battalions included in the column of the Prince Alhazova.