Friday, July 26, 2013

Brusilov Offensive Event, September 27-29

The Great War Historical Society will be hosting an Eastern Front event based on the Brusilov Offensive this September at the King's Crossing site.

As Legion Russe fought on the Western Front in France, we will not be participating in the event as a unit. However there are two other Russian units with which members may join up. The first is the 195th Infantry Regiment. Modifying the Legion Russe uniform to comply with standards for the 195th will be the most easy, as the only required changes are as follows:
  • Blue pogoni with a '195.' cypher stenciled in yellow. Optionally, no pogoni may be worn.

  • Mosin cartridge pouches, either leather or of canvas. One or two may be worn.
  • No French equipment, including Y-straps, bidon, musette, M2 gas mask, and lebel/berthier ammunition pouches. Adrian helmet is the only exception and must be worn.