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Artifact

Cossack Uniform

Description

  • Crimson red wool coat made like a Russian soldier's uniform
  • Blue and gold patches on shoulders
  • V-neck, bullet pockets on chest
  • Bodice lined with striped cotton
  • Separate sword with ivory handle attaches to the uniform with a belt (missing) 

History of Use

  • Cossack had been a soldier in the Imperial Palace guard. 
  • Used to smuggle Charles Wallen out of  Russia in 1918 (at age 4).

Background Information

  • Used to smuggle Charles Wallen Jr out of  Russia in 1918 (at age 4)
  • Cossack had been a soldier in the Imperial Palace guard
  • Material for the uniform had been given to the Cossack by Princess Tatiana

Map Location

Latitude: 55° 45' 13.162" N
Longitude: 37° 37' 27.318" E

Date

1917

Dimensions

inches
Length:
17.0
Width:
10.0
Height:
26.0

Events, Places, People

  • Charles Wallen
  • Princess Tatiana
  • Russian Revolution
  • Russia

Originating Location

AsiaRussiaMoscow

Subject