Imperial Russian Army

In late July 1914 when the Imperial Russian Army mobilized it was the largest in the world…over 5,000,000 men!

Although massive it lacked many of the most modern and up-to-date military equipment and artillery…particularly transport. It did however possess an amazing capacity for hardiness, bravery and loyalty to both the Czar personally and “Mother Russia” itself.

Here we present the mounted figure of Nicholas II displaying a religious icon to men of one of his own Lifeguard Regiments as they parade before him prior to departing for the front.