Russian colour taken in the battle of Narva on Nov. 20, 1700. The motif represents the Archangel Michael flanked by two medallions with Jesus and Mary on each side.
Streltsy, singular Strelets, (Russian: “musketeer”), Russian military corps established in the middle of the 16th century that formed the bulk of the Russian army for about 100 years, provided the tsar’s bodyguard, and, at the end of the 17th century, exercised considerable political influence. Originally composed of commoners, the streltsy had become a hereditary military caste by the mid-17th century. In 1698, having unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Peter I (the Great)
and restore Sophia to the regency , the
streltsy were forcibly disbanded by the tsar, with hundreds of them being executed or deported.
Streltsy, singular Strelets, (Russian: “musketeer”), Russian military corps established in the middle of the 16th century that formed the bulk of the Russian army for about 100 years, provided the tsar’s bodyguard, and, at the end of the 17th century, exercised considerable political influence. Originally composed of commoners, the streltsy had become a hereditary military caste by the mid-17th century. In 1698, having unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Peter I (the Great)
and restore Sophia to the regency , the
streltsy were forcibly disbanded by the tsar, with hundreds of them being executed or deported.
Gustaf Olof Cederström (1845-1933)- Narva. Date 1910
The Battle of Narva on 1700 was an early battle in the Great Northern War. A Swedish relief army under Charles XII of Sweden defeated a Russian siege force three to four times its size
Russian banner taken at the Battle of Narva on Nov. 20, 1700. Fanan’s motif depicts the Archangel Michael who is flanked by two medallions with Jesus and Mary on their own
Русская знамя, завоеван в битве при Нарве 20 ноября 1700 года. Мотив знамя – Архангел Михаил, окруженный двумя медальонами с Иисусом и Марией
Gustaf Olof Cederström (1845-1933)- Narva. Date 1910
The Battle of Narva on 1700 was an early battle in the Great Northern War. A Swedish relief army under Charles XII of Sweden defeated a Russian siege force three to four times its size
Russian banner taken at the Battle of Narva on Nov. 20, 1700. Fanan’s motif depicts the Archangel Michael who is flanked by two medallions with Jesus and Mary on their own
Русская знамя, завоеван в битве при Нарве 20 ноября 1700 года. Мотив знамя – Архангел Михаил, окруженный двумя медальонами с Иисусом и Марией
Gustaf Olof Cederström (1845-1933)- Narva. Date 1910
The Battle of Narva on 1700 was an early battle in the Great Northern War. A Swedish relief army under Charles XII of Sweden defeated a Russian siege force three to four times its size
Russian banner taken at the Battle of Narva on Nov. 20, 1700. Fanan’s motif depicts the Archangel Michael who is flanked by two medallions with Jesus and Mary on their own
Русская знамя, завоеван в битве при Нарве 20 ноября 1700 года. Мотив знамя – Архангел Михаил, окруженный двумя медальонами с Иисусом и Марией
