Russian Infantryman figure

 

Chodov, Bohemia, after 1845

 

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 15.6 cm

Markings: “VP” imprint

UMP 17045

 

A Russian infantry regular wearing the uniform in use in 18441862; however, the infantrymen’s winter coats were not light brown, but rather dark khaki (green slate) in colour.