Epaulette of the cavalry (Cossack) General RIA

Epaulettes of this type appeared in 1827 and until the end of the existence of the old Russian army served as a distinctive sign of officers and generals who served in the cavalry. There is an opinion that the scaly neck and the metal field are a reference to the armor of the knight cavalry. The field and neck were assembled on a leather base, to which they were attached with a thin wire, sometimes with a metal spring, which made the entire structure more rigid. The traces of stars sealed with tin indicate that the epaulette belonged to a lieutenant general who wore the uniform of a cavalry regiment, granted as a distinction for a long command (the regimental numbers on the epaulettes were not worn in all epochs). The same epaulettes were supposed to Cossack generals, including those who were listed in the army, i.e. who did not hold combat positions. Despite the traces of existence, the item is fully complete and is quite suitable for qualified restoration. The podboy has been replaced in our time. Guarantee of authenticity.