Russia, Imperial. A Set of Cadet Corps Shoulder Boards GTRexclude topped by a Cyrillic inscription

topped by a Cyrillic inscription of “KIEV 1897”

measuring 88 mm (w) x 85

the West Indies (5 years

field-made

Their position was then heavily attacked

Russia, Imperial. A Set of Cadet Corps Shoulder Boards GTRexclude topped by a Cyrillic inscriptionA matching set of Imperial Russian Cadet Corps shoulder boards, each constructed of maroon wool with black wool underlays, trimmed with gold bullion wire tresses, and bearing golden monograms ( Cadet Corps), the reverse of each board retaining an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, the former both retaining original brass buttons, both unmarked and measuring 60 mm (w) x 150 mm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in overall