Russo-Serbian Volunteers 1876 – painting guide

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RUSSO-SERBIAN VOLUNTEERS 1876 – PAINTING GUIDE

There are no records that would indicate if these battalions,  were uniformed as Serbians or adopted influences of Serbian dress and colours but retaining a Russian flair to the cut of the uniform. In fact we don`t know if these units were uniformed at all, so in order to distinguish the units on the tabletop some latitude has been adopted when formulating which figures to use and how these will be painted.
N.B These units were commanded by Russian officers
In 28mm I have decided to utilise Russian figures in Kepi but painted in colours that were used by the Serbian army at this time. I hope you guys will approve..?

Kepi – Greyish blue with red piping to crown and top and bottom of cap band. Black peak and retaining strap (brass button fastenings), badge in Russian cockade colours.
Tunic –Mid French blue in colour, with bright red collar, piping to front of jacket and red cuffs. Brass buttons
Epaulettes –Bright red.
Waist belt- Black with brass buckle
Ammo pouches - Black
Trousers – Greyish Blue
Boots – Brown leather
Slung great coat – Light grey
Slung haversack and strap – Buff
Scabbard – Should be steel with black frog from which it hangs
Water bottle and sling- The sling should be off white, The water bottle , natural wood
Rifle sling – Brown leather

Suggested Pose Mix
Due to the training regime for these units, they were taught to fire as they advanced, so therefore any units should be made up of advancing and firing, both kneeling/standing.