Ranks of the Red Army

1917-1919

by Craig Martelle

1. Detachment Commander
2. Assistant Platoon Commander
3. Senior Sergeant (Starshina)
4. Platoon CO
5. Company CO
6. Battalion CO
7. Regiment CO
8. Brigade CO
9. Division CO
10. Army CO
11. Front Commander

Hammer and Plough?

The Hammer & Plough was the first symbol of the Soviets, the Hammer & Sickle came later.

Left: Cap Badge (and not all had the enamel - some were simply pressed steel)

Right: Chest Pin.


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