The Branden-Ruthenian Empire
(AKA: The Grey Wolves)
Government
Emperor: Khan Janko Hunyadi, 54
Heir apparent: Crown Prince of Kashubia, Oberstleutnant Miklos Hunyadi, 32, son of Khan Janko Hunyadi and commander of 14th Posin Horse Artillery Battalion, 2nd Cavalry Division, II Corps, Army of Kashubia.
Prime Minister: Maximilian Steiner
MoFA: Manfred Dietz
Government type: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: Khan (emperor)
Head of Government: Prime Minister
Legislative: Parliament
Judiciary: Supreme Appellate Court
Emperor/Khan. The Khan is the Commander-in-Chief of all Branden-Ruthenian Armed Forces and will lead the army in the field during campaigns. The Khan has the power to appoint officers at the Army, Corps and Division level. Brigade commanders and below are promoted and appointed by subordinate officers.
The Khan has the power to negotiate with foreign dignitaries for treaties. There is a minister of Foreign Affairs who is the Khan's primary advisor on diplomatic affairs. The Khan has the ability to declare war on sovereign states. Although it is customary for Parliament to confirm the declaration, it is unnecessary. It more tradition displaying support by the rest of the nation showing support for the Khan.
Cardinal. The Branden-Ruthenian Empire has two official religions; the Roman Catholic Church is the predominent religion and the Ruthenian Orthodox church is the secondary religion. The Cardinal advises the Khan about all religious matters. In order to be Cardinal of the empire, the holy man must be knowledgeable about both Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Catholicism.
Prime Minister. The PM runs the government of the empire. He overseas Parliment and manages the Khan's Ministers. The PM may step in, in place of the Khan. In terms of Political conversations and negotiations, the PM is second only to the Khan. The PM can not declare war and is not in the military chain of command.
Parliament. There are two chambers in Parliament. The House of Lords is populated by a count or duke of noble birth representing each of the 54 provinces in the Empire. The House of Commons is populated by elected Deputies representing each of the 54 provinces. There is one Deputy elected for every 440,000 people. The current distribution of Deputies is as follows:
Branden: 3
Kashubia: 43
White Ruthenia: 19
Black Ruthenia: 34
Livonia: 19
Kunda: 14
Total: 132 Deputies
There are five major political parties represented in the House of Commons:
The Royal Party (44 Deputies) is the conservative party, pro business, favoring power to the Khan.
The Labor Party (38 Deputies) is the liberal party, pro worker, favoring benefits for the working class of the empire.
The Catholic Party (20) is a conservative party, pro religious group who makes their decisions based upon edicts from the Pope.
The Democratic Party (17) is a liberal party pushing for more democratic reforms which would take powers from the Khan and give those powers to the PM in his stead.
The Socialist Party (13) is a liberal party desiring to change the government entirely so that the distribution of wealth and goods was more equitable to all. They support disbanding the nobility class.
The Supreme Appellate Court is composed of five Magistrates with one serving as the Prime Magistrate. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation designed to interpret the Constitution of the B-R Empire by court decisions brought before through the appeals process.
Population
Total Population: 60,000,000 people
Kashubia: 19,346,500 (32.24%)
Branden: 1,333,300 (2.22%)
White Ruthenia: 8,702,500 (14.5%)
Black Ruthenia: 15,324,700 (25.54%)
Livonia: 8,772,700 (14.62%)
Kunda: 6,520,300 (10.87%)
Economics
Yearly Revenue: 85,000,000 talers (75 million in expenses)
Yearly Profit: 10,000,000 talers
Weapons Model 1856 Percussion Revolver Monsur Rifle Model 1840 Gewehr Model 1860
Carabinier Model 1861 - carbine model is slightly smaller for Cavalry use. 12-pounder Ordensburg: 120mm smoothbore Cannon Sen Gun
Sen Gun Model 1845: 90mm rifled cannon made of steel
Sen Gun Model 1850: 75mm Field piece
Sen Gun Model 1838: 210mm Coastal Artillery
Sen Gun Model 1862: 80mm Horse Artillery (4-Lb)
Sen Gun Model 1867: 120mm Horse Artillery (6-Lb)
Lance: The 12' Lance used by Branden Lancers are a one time use only weapon. They break on contact, the rider drops the lance and resorts to his saber and pistols to continue the fight.
The Gewehr Model 1860 has an effective range of 1000 meters. The soldiers who use this rifle carry 11mm projectiles and can accommodate 105 rounds.
The Monsur Rifle Model 1840 has a range of 400 - 600 meters. The soldiers who use this rifle carry 14mm projectiles and can accommodate 70 rounds.
Military
Military specialty: Highly skilled generals and soldiers.
Military Size: 571,620 soldiers (125 talers a man)
The Branden-Ruthenian Army consists of three Armies, Coastal Artillery Command and the Emperor's Guards' Corps.
The Army of Ruthenia consists of five corps with 215,520 soldiers.
The Army of Kashubia consists of four corps with 182,160 soldiers.
The Army of Livonia consists of three corps with 136,620 soldiers.
The Coastal Artillery Command consists of twelve battalions with 2,160 soldiers.
The Guards' Corps consists of two Guards Infantry Divisions and one Guards Cavalry Division with 35,160 soldiers.
For a total of 571,620 soldiers
A Corps consists of three infantry divisions, one cavalry division, an artillery brigade and a pioneer brigade consisting of 45,540 soldiers.
An infantry division consists of three infantry brigades, one field artillery battalion and one cavalry regiment consisting of 12,180 soldiers. Each Division has seven line infantry regiments, one grenadier regiment and one jäger (light) regiment which is considered the elite regiment of the division.
A Cavalry division consists of two cavalry brigades and one horse artillery battalion.
The Guards Cavalry Division consists of three cavalry brigades and no artillery.
The Cavalry division has two Cuirassier (Heavy) Cavalry regiments, two Dragoon regiments and two Lancer regiments (Uhlans or Hussars).
Branden-Ruthenian Empire
Military Organization & Tactics
Organization The Company/Troop/Battery
Line Infantry Company – 100 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840. This is the standard unit of the army.
Jäger Infantry Company – 100 soldiers who are shorter than 5’10” in height, Agile and quick on their feet. Armed with the Carabinier Model 1861. May be used for Covert Ops
Grenadier Company – 100 soldiers who are taller than 5’10” in height, strong, hardy and can endure great hardships. They are armed with Gewehr Model 1860. May be used for breaching Ops. They also carry a crude hand grenade with a 5 meter blast radius.
Uhlan Troop – 100 troopers armed with Lance, Carabinier Model 1861, Saber and pistol. Used for Attacking, Reconnaissance, Patrolling or securing flanks of the army. These units are used to make penetrations into enemy Infantry formations.
Hussar Troop – 100 troopers armed with Lance, Carabinier Model 1861, Saber and pistol. Used for Attacking, Reconnaissance, Patrolling or securing flanks of the army. These units are used to make penetrations into enemy Infantry formations.
Cuirassier Troop – 100 troopers armed with saber, Carabinier Model 1861 and pistols, wearing a steel cuirass and steel helm with a large colored plume. These soldiers ride heavy horses—Belgians. These formations can be used as shock troops, reconnaissance, patrols or securing the flanks of the army.
Dragoon Troop – 100 troopers armed with saber, Carabinier Model 1861 and pistols. These are mounted Infantry formations that can operate as Cavalry or as Infantry.
Field Artillery Battery (FA) – Six 12-pounder Ordensburg Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage.60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Horse Artillery Battery (HA) – Six Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage; 60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Heavy Artillery Battery (Hvy Art) - Six Sen Gun Model 1867 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage; 60 men and 6 guns make up the battery.
Coastal Artillery Battery (CA) – Six Sen Gun Model 1838 Cannons. Each gun is served by a crew of 10 including a supply carriage.60 men and 6 guns make up the battery. These Cannons are in fixed fortifications and can be converted for overland movement.
Pioneer Company – 60 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840 and equipped with shovels, pick axes, axes and other construction tools. The company carries explosives and is capable of creating obstacles, reducing obstacles, building roads, and constructing buildings.
The Regiments
Line Infantry (IN) – Consists of 12 Line Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Line Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac.
Jäger Infantry – Consists of 12 Jäger Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Jäger Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac. A Jäger Infantry Regiment will fight using non-standard tactics, spreading out over large areas to engage enemy formations. They are also used for covert operations infiltrating into enemy rear areas in order to disrupt lines of communications (LOCs).
Grenadier Infantry (Gren) – Consists of 12 Grenadier Infantry Companies. There are 1200 men in the Grenadier Infantry Regiment. The Regiment can be organized into four separate Battalions of three companies per battalion. The Regiment will use one company as Pickets (sentry) during defense and bivouac. The Grenadier Regiment is used for shock and awe. They are used for breaching operations and overwhelming enemy infantry formations.
Uhlan – consists of 12 troops. The regiment can be organized into 4 squadrons of three troops per squadron. 1200 horse and men comprise the Cav Regiment. Uhlans are use in Kashubia and perform reconnaissance missions as well as raids on enemy LOCs.
Hussar – consists of 12 troops. The regiment can be organized into 4 squadrons of three troops per squadron. 1200 horse and men comprise the Cav Regiment. Hussar regiments perform reconnaissance missions and raids on enemy LOCs.
Cuirassier or Heavy Cavalry (Cuir) – Consists of twelve Cuirassier Troops. The regiment can be broken down into four squadrons of three troops per. There are 1200 horse and men in the regiment. The Cuirassier is primarily used for assaulting enemy infantry formations. They are employed for their shock effect. They may be used for reconnaissance and flank security.
Dragoon (Drag) – consists of twelve dragoon or Chasseur troops. The regiment can be broken down into four squadrons of three troops per. There are 1200 horse and men in the regiment. The Dragoons are used as Mounted Infantry and are used to conduct raids on enemy LOCs and rear areas. They can be used for reconnaissance and flank security. Chasseur or "Hunters" are primarily used to conduct raids in enemy rear and LOCs They may be used for reconnaissance and flank security.
Field Artillery Battalion (FA) – Three batteries of 12-pounder Ordensburg Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Horse Artillery Battalion (HA) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Heavy Artillery Battalion (Hvy Art) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1867 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses.
Coastal Artillery Battalion (CA) – Three batteries of Sen Gun Model 1862 Cannons. 180 men & 18 guns. 4 horses per caisson or 72 horses. These Cannons are in fixed fortifications and can be converted for overland movement.
Pioneer Battalion - Five Pioneer Companies of 300 soldiers armed with Monsur Rifle Model 1840 and equipped with shovels, pick axes, axes and other construction tools. The company carries explosives and is capable of creating obstacles, reducing obstacles, building roads, and constructing buildings. It is standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for an Infantry formation to provide manual support to the Pioneer battalion when constructing obstacles.
Division
1st Brigade: 3x Line Infantry Regts. 3600 men
2nd Brigade: 3x Line Infantry Regts. 3600 men
3rd Brigade: 1x Line, 1x Grenadier, 1x Jäger 3600 men
1x FA Bn 180 men
1x Cav (Uhlan, Hussars or Dragoons) 1200
Total: 12,180
Cavalry Division
1st Bde: 2x Curiassier regts, 1x Dragoon 3600 men
2nd Bde: 2x Jäger regts, 1x Dragoon 3600 men
1x HA Bn 180 men
total: 7380 men
Artillery Brigade
3x FA Bns 180 x 3 = 540 men
1x Heavy Artillery Bn. = 180 men
total: 620 men
Corps
three divisions - 12,180 x 3 = 36,540
one cavalry division: 2x Cav Brigades 7380 men
FA BDE: 620 men
one Pioneer Brigade: 3x Pioneer Battalions 900 men
total: 45,440
the Guards Corps
Two Guards Divisions: 12,180 x 2 = 24360
One Guard Cavalry Divisons: (3 Bdes) 10800
Total: 35160
The Coastal Artillery Command
12x Coastal Artillery Battalions: 180 x 12 = 2160 men
Palace Guards: 3x Grenadier Guards Battalions (rotating)
1x Guards Hussar Squadron
1200 men
Each of the following cities has one battalion of Coastal Artillery.
18x Sen Gun Model 1838: 210mm Coastal Artillery
Danzig
Königsburg (2x Battalions)
Cordel
Daimler
Turin
Ruger
Plais
Pas d'Mar
Targon
Ranna
Klipper
Formations & Tactics Formations
Infantry
Line – The standard firing or assault formation used by all Infantry formations is the Line. It is a linear formation that faces the enemy in order to maximize firepower effects through volley fire. Generally, the Infantry Regiment or Battalion will stand in a file two deep and march to within 100 - 200 meters of the enemy and fire two volleys at the enemy. At the conclusion of the two volleys the attacking Infantry formation in line assaults into the enemy at the point of the bayonet. The line formation is the least favorable formation for moving from one location to the next as it is difficult to control. Movement along the battlefield is expected. The Line Infantry Regiment will place six companies abreast in the leading two ranks and 50 meters to the rear are the remaining six line companies of the regiment. One company from the regiment may be used for picket duty.
Column – The standard road march formation for regiments that are moving great distances use the column formation. The unit will move in four columns wide and is the least favorable formation for firing into the enemy. It is important for the Infantry formations to move quickly from column into line when about to engage the enemy.
Square – the Infantry Regiment is at the mercy of enemy cavalry formations that attack it from the flanks or rear if in Line formation. When enemy cavalry is in the area or a cavalry attack is expected, the Infantry regiment will form a defensive position called the square. Three companies or one battalion form(s) each of four sides of the square. This formation is suited for defending against Cavalry attacks but not prudent against follow-on Infantry attacks. This formation only allows one of the four battalions to engage enemy Infantry.
Pickets – Infantry Regiments will regularly deploy one company about 100-200 meters in front of the Regiment to act as an early warning to the Regiment. The soldiers of the Picket will spread out across the entire Regimental front with approximately 50 meter intervals between each soldier. As the enemy advances, the Pickets fire a few shots and run back toward their Regiment and return to the ranks. Often times it is common to employ three ranks of pickets; one rank each at 100 meters, 200 meters and 300 meters.
Cavalry
Line – Just like with the Infantry formation, this is a linear formation that faces the enemy in order to maximize shock effect through the assault. Generally, the cavalry regiment or squadron will move forward in two ranks, one behind the other and charge into enemy Infantry or Artillery formations. Only the lead rank will use the lance for the assault. Once the Cavalry formation passes through the enemy they move rapidly to their pre-designated rally point and reform for the next assault. The purpose of this linear assault is to break up enemy formations creating a penetration for follow-on Infantry formations to exploit. If the Cavalry formation is unable to regroup after an assault, they cannot continue their attack and become vulnerable to counterattack.
Column – The standard road march formation for regiments that are moving great distances use the column formation. The unit will move in two columns wide and is the least favorable formation for attacking the enemy. It is important for the cavalry formations to move quickly from column into line.
Wedge – Under certain circumstances, the cavalry will form a wedge or inverted “V” to hit the enemy at a specific point in order to force a penetration. The nose of the attack is weighted in order to reinforce the attack.
Vedettes – Cavalry units will place a small patrol of 4-6 cavalrymen at a specific point on the battlefield to act as early warning to let the rest of the army know if the enemy is approaching. If the ground a unit has chosen to fight on has a spiderweb array of roads, the defending unit may place a vedette on each of the roads leading into the town being defended. During the Battle of Gettysburg (ACW), General Meade placed vedettes along all the eight roads leading into the town from the west, north and east. The vedettes formed an surveillance umbrella.
Artillery
Line, Unlimbered – the Artillery batteries need to be unlimbered from their caissons in order to fire. The Line formation is used to maximize firepower against enemy positions. The cannons are placed no closer than ten meters from wheel hub to hub.
Column, Limbered – the artillery batteries are limbered to their caissons for movement along great distances. The batteries move single file in column formation during road marches.
Infantry ## Infantry Regiments
Every infantry soldier in the army carries a Rifled Musket with an Ammo Pouch that measures 12”x8”x3” and is colored white. The Pouch has a 4” white sash that is draped over the soldier’s right shoulder so the pouch hangs off his left hip. Every soldiers is also equipped with a small 30 Lb rucksack that measures 20”x 30”x10” is colored black. The rucksack has a white X across the back.
The following is a list of principalities and the rifle they use.
Black Ruthenia - Gewehr Model 1860
Branden - Gewehr Model 1860
Kashubia - Gewehr Model 1860
Kunda - Monsur Rifle Model 1840
Livonia - Monsur Rifle Model 1840
White Ruthenia - Monsur Rifle Model 1840
Black Ruthenia & Branden Regiments wear a short black leather shoe with cream colored canvas gaiters over a black trouser with a white pinstripe along the outside of each leg. The Infantry tunic is black with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut. The Infantry soldier wears a black and yellow kepi (Branden) or black and white kepi (Ruthenia) with a colored pompon on top. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi and the color of the Pompon denotes which company the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Kashubian Regiments wear a short black leather shoe with cream colored canvas gaiters over a cream colored trouser with a dark pinstripe along the outside of each leg. The Infantry tunic is navy blue with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut. The Infantry soldier wears a red and black kepi with a colored pompon on top. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi and the color of the Pompon denotes which company the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
White Ruthenian Regiments wear a mid calf black leather boot that go over a cream colored trouser. The Infantry tunic is black with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut. The Infantry soldier wears a black and white kepi with a colored pompon on top. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi and the color of the Pompon denotes which company the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Kundan Regiments wear a mid calf black leather boot that go over a black trouser with a 1” wide Light Blue stripe down the outside of each leg.. The Infantry tunic is light blue, matching the pin stripe on the trousers with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut with a high collar. The Infantry soldier wears a light blue & black kepi with a colored pompon on top. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi and the color of the Pompon denotes which company the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Livonian Regiments wear a mid calf black leather boot that go over a black trouser with a 1” wide burgundy stripe down the outside of each leg.. The Infantry tunic is burgundy, matching the pin stripe on the trousers with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut with a high collar. The Infantry soldier wears a burgundy & black kepi with a colored pompon on top. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi and the color of the Pompon denotes which company the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Grenadier Regiments are dressed as their regional infantry counterpart, but do not wear the smaller kepi. The Grenadiers wear the decorated bear skin hat. The badgeplate, which extends 10 inches up from the brim and centered on the head contains the regimental designation. There is a gold tassel that hangs off the front top of the hat and a colored pompon fixed along the left side of the cap. Grenadiers also wear a white pelisse in front of their tunics and a golden gorget around their neck.
Jäger Regiments carry the Carabinier Model 1861 and wear a mid calf black leather boot over a dark green trouser with a black pinstripe down the outside of each leg.. The Infantry tunic is also dark green with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut with a high black collar. The Jäger soldier wears a black kepi. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Pioneer Regiments carry the Monsur Rifle Model 1840 and wear a mid calf black leather boot over a black trouser. The Pioneer tunic is also black with four rows of ten gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut with a high black collar. The Pioneer wears a black kepi with the Pioneer symbol and his battalion number emblazoned upon the front. A black greatcoat available for inclement weather.
Guards Infantry Regiments ## Guards Infantry regiments
The emperor's guard regiments are drawn from the capital province at Branden. Each principality capital also provides Guard Regiments to the emperor's Guard. The principle guard uniforms are slightly different from the Branden guard units.
The Branden Guard are armed with Gewehr Model 1860 and carry a small 30 Lb rucksack that measures 20”x 30”x10” is colored brown and white from the leather of the cowhide it was made from. The white straps of the rucksack crisscross the soldier’s chest. He wears a high black boot that stops below the knee. He wears white trousers with a white shirt and a royal blue open faced jacket buttoned at the top with tails. The tails, cuffs and collars are red. The Branden Guard soldier wears a Shako with a white pompon on top. The very top of the pompon is colored red. The Regimental number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the shako. A hanging red braid is draped across the front and back of the Shako. At the sides of the Shako are two converging white stripes that give the appearance of the letter “V”. The Guard Infantry have a Black Greatcoat available for inclement weather.
The Ruthenian Guard are armed with Gewehr Model 1860 and carry a small 30 Lb rucksack that measures 20”x 30”x10” is colored black.. The white straps of the rucksack crisscross the soldier’s chest. He wears a mid calf black leather boot and tan trousers with a white shirt. His jacket is black open faced buttoned at the top with tails. The tails and cuffs are crimson red with the high collar remaining black like the jacket. The Ruthenian Guard soldier wears a Shako with a large golden eagle across the front. The Regimental number is on the buttons that connect the chin strap to the side of the Shako. A red, white and blue ribbon hangs from the left side of the Ruthenian Guard’s Shako. The Guard Infantry have a Black Greatcoat available for inclement weather.
The Kashubian, Kundan and Livonian Guard are armed with Gewehr Model 1860 and carry a small 30 Lb rucksack that measures 20”x 30”x10” is colored tan/brown.. The white straps of the rucksack crisscross the soldier’s chest. He wears a high black boot that stops below the knee. He wears white trousers with a white shirt and a crimson red open faced jacket buttoned at the top with tails. The tails and cuffs are navy blue with the high collar remaining red like the jacket. The Kashubian, Kundan and Livonian Guard wear the bearskin hat with a silver badge plate in front which denotes regimental number. The Guard Infantry have a Black Greatcoat available for inclement weather.
All Grenadier Guards wear the same bearskin hat as described for Grenadiers above.
Cavalry ## Kashubian Uhlan Regiments
Kashubian Uhlan troopers carry a Lance, Model 1856 Percussion Revolver and saber. The saber is in a silver/chrome scabbard attached to the left waist. The cavalry trooper wears a high black leather boot that reaches just beyond the knee while riding. White colored riding britches and a white high collared shirt. They wear a crimson red double breasted jacket with white pelisse and blue cuffs and tails extending to the top of the thigh high boots. The Cavalry trooper wears a 4” wide sash across his torso from left shoulder to right waist with an ammo pouch for his pistol. Their head gear is a red chapka with chin strap and colored Pompon at the left top of the hat. Where the chin strap meets the hat is a gold button that has the number of the cavalry regiment the trooper is assigned to. The back of the saddle, the Uhlan trooper rode in was adorned with two curved staffs rising up out of the back of their seat with several eagle feathers attached making it appear as though the troopers wore wings into battle. They are referred to as the Kashubian Flying Uhlans.
## Branden & Ruthenian Hussars Regiments
The Hussars carry 12’ Lance, saber and two Model 1856 Percussion Revolvers. The Hussars wear a mid calf black leather boot with white riding britches and close knit buttons along the seam of the britches. A waist cut black Doman with two rows of 10 gold buttons line both sides of the jacket. Gold braid connects the opposing rows of buttons. The Hussar wears a navy fur lined blue pelisse with gold braids over their left shoulder. The same white sash as worn by Infantry and Cavalry are worn by the Hussars. The shirt is a white high collard shirt that covers the Hussar’s neck and throat. The Hussar’s head is adorned with a four cornered Shako. Atop the front center of the Shako is an 18” feathered plume with a certain color. The Lance has a small black and white flag on it.
## Livonian and Kundan Hussar Regiments
All Hussars carry a 12’ Lance, saber and Model 1856 Percussion Revolver. The saber is in a silver/chrome scabbard attached to the left waist. The Hussars wear a high black leather boot that reaches just beyond the knee while riding. Black riding britches and a white high collared shirt. They wear a burgundy waist cut jacket with gold horizontal braids across the front (Livonian) or Light blue waist cut jacket with gold horizontal braids across the front(Kunda). Buttons appear to fasten in the braid in a splash of gold braid. The Hussars wear a 4” wide sash across his torso from right shoulder to left waist with an ammo pouch for his pistol. Their head gear is a black shako and colored 18” Plume centered on the top of the hat. Where the chin strap meets the hat is a gold button that has the number of the cavalry regiment the trooper is assigned to.
## Cuirassier Regiments
All Cuirassier troops carry a saber and Model 1856 Percussion Revolver, wearing a steel breastplate (cuirass) and steel helm with a large colored plume. The Cuirassier take great pride in their cuirass, shin guards and helm and keep them brilliantly shiny. These soldiers ride Heavy War Horses—Belgians.
Kashubian, Branden & Ruthenian Cuirassier wear Black riding boot with black riding britches. A Steel shin guard is attached over the boot/pantleg. At the top of their steel helmet is a Red plume. Where the chin strap meets the helm is a button with the regimental number imprinted on it.
Livonian and Kundan Cuirassier wear Black riding boot with burgundy riding britches. A Steel shin guard is attached over the boot/pantleg. At the top of their steel helmet is a light blue plume. Where the chin strap meets the helm is a button with the regimental number imprinted on it.
Branden, Kashubian & Black Ruthenian Dragoons are armed with Carabinier Model 1861, Model 1856 Percussion Revolver and saber. Their carbines are stored in a Scabbard attached to the saddle. All Dragoons wear a mid-calf boot with dark green colored riding britches, reinforced with brown leather in the seat. Like the Infantry, the Dragoon carries an Ammo Pouch that measures 12”x 8”x 3” and is colored black. The Pouch has a 4” black sash that is draped over the soldier’s right shoulder so the pouch hangs off his left hip. The Dragoon tunic is dark green with two rows of eight gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut. There are black braid lines connecting each of the pairs of buttons across the front of the tunic. Their head gear is a Medium height Busby. The flap on the right side of the Busby is red with a gold tassle. There is an 18" high pompon centered at the front of the top of the Busby. Where the chin strap meets the hat is a gold button that has the number of the cavalry regiment the trooper is assigned to.
##Branden-Ruthenian Guards Cavalry
All Guards Cavalry are dressed just as their non-Guards counterpart with the addition of the gold plated gorget worn around the neck.
Artillery
Regardless of Principality of origin, all cavalrymen wear the same uniform for the B-R Army. The Artillerists will "stack arms" while conducting fire missions. They are issued the Monsur Rifle Model 1840 for local protection.
B-R Artillerists wear a short black leather shoe with cream-colored canvas gaiters over a black trouser with a red 1" wide stripe along the outside of each leg. The artillerist's tunic is black with four rows of twelve gold buttons positioned vertically across the front sides tapering toward the waist. The hem is waist cut. The artillery soldier wears a black and red kepi with a colored pompon on top. The battalion number is emblazoned on the badge-plate of the kepi under crossed cannon barrels and the color of the Pompon denotes which battery the soldier is in. A tan great coat is available to the soldier during inclement weather.
Order of precedence. Medals are worn highest to lowest from top to bottom and closest to heart on the left side of the uniform jacket.
Order of the Grey Wolf (OGW) - Any officer of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty is deserving of being accepted into the Order of the Grey Wolf. This is the highest honor bestowed upon any deserving officer of the B-R Armed Forces. Acceptance into the order entitles the recipient the privileges of a distinguished gentleman. This badge is worn on the left breast and centered below any ribbons or medals adorned to the left chest.
Order of the Black Wolf (OBW) - Any officer of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life beyond the call of duty is deserving of being accepted into the Order of the Black Wolf. This is the second highest honor bestowed upon any deserving officer of the B-R Armed Forces. Acceptance into the order entitles the recipient the privileges of a distinguished gentleman. If this is the highest award received, this badge is worn on the left breast and centered below any ribbons or medals adorned to the left chest. If the recipient is also a holder of the OGW, then it is affixed below the OGW and closer to the inside of the jacket.
Order of the White Wolf (OWW) - Any officer of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself by gallantry at the risk of his life beyond the call of duty is deserving of being accepted into the Order of the White Wolf. This is the third highest honor bestowed upon any deserving officer of the B-R Armed Forces. Acceptance into the order entitles the recipient the privileges of a distinguished gentleman. If this is the highest award received, this badge is worn on the left breast and centered below any ribbons or medals adorned to the left chest. If the recipient is also a holder of the OGW, then it is affixed below the OGW and closer to the inside of the jacket. If the recipient is a holder of both the OGW and OBW, then it is affixed below the OGW and to the left of the OBW.
Legion of Honor (LoH) - Any soldier of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty is deserving of being awarded the Legion of Honor. This is the highest honor bestowed upon any deserving soldier of the B-R Armed Forces. Officers in possession of the OGW may receive this medal. If the Officer does not have the OGW, he will receive that distinction if warranted. This medal may be worn at the opening of the collar or above the left breast pocket. Medals are to be worn above Order Badges (OB).
Cross of Valor (CoV) - Any soldier of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life beyond the call of duty is deserving of receiving the Cross of Valor. This is the second highest honor bestowed upon any deserving soldier of the B-R Armed Forces. Officers in possession of the OBW may receive this medal. IF the officer does not have the OBW, he will receive that distinction if warranted. This medal is worn above the left breast pocket. Medals are to be worn above OBs. Order of precedence states the LoH is mounted closer to the heart than the CoV if the recipient holds both awards.
Cross of War (CoW) - Any soldier of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself by gallantry at the risk of his life beyond the call of duty is deserving of receiving the Cross of War. This is the third highest honor bestowed upon any deserving soldier of the B-R Armed Forces. Any officer in possession of the OWW may receive the CoW if he is deserving. If the officer does not have the OWW, he will receive that distinction instead. This medal is worn above the left breast pocket. Medals are to be worn above OBs. Order of precedence states the CoV is mounted higher and closer to the heart than the CoW if the recipient holds multiple awards awards.
Military Medal (MM) - Any soldier of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who distinguished himself through action at the risk of his life beyond the call of duty is deserving of receiving the MM. This is the fourth highest honor bestowed upon any deserving soldier of the B-R Armed Forces. This medal is worn above the left breast pocket. Medals are to be worn above OBs. Order of precedence states the CoW is mounted closer to the heart than the MM if the recipient holds multiple awards.
Combat Cross (CC) - Any soldier of the Branden-Ruthenian Army or Navy who serves during time of war is authorized to wear the Combat Cross. This award distinguishes those personnel who have answered the emperor's call and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. This award ranks lower than medals of valor, but higher than campaign ribbons.
Campaign Ribbons - The Emperor may officially request a Campaign ribbon during or after the conclusion of a campaign from Parliament. Once the ribbon is approved by Parliament, the Emperor will authorize said ribbon to be worn by any soldier who served at least one day in the Army of Branden-Ruthenia during the time period established by Parliament for the wearing of said campaign ribbon. Older campaigns are ranked higher in precedence than newer ribbons and are ranked lower than the Combat Cross.
Branden Ruthenian Navy
All BR ships are entitled Branden-Ruthenian Ships or BRS. There are nine salt water ports and two fresh water ports in the Empire. The nine salt water ports are located at Danzig, Kashubia; Königsburg, Branden; Cordel, Livonia; Daimler, Livonia; Turin, Livonia, Ruger, Livonia; Plais, Kunda; Pas d' Mar, Kunda and Targon, Kunda. The fresh water ports are located at Ranna and Klipper, Kunda.
The BR Navy is composed of
Steam Powered Frigates of varying classes
Steam Powered Corvettes of varying classes
Monitors of three classes
