Coronation uniform of Paul I, 1796. Museum no. TK-3018, TK-1552, © The Moscow Kremlin Museums

Coronation uniform of Paul I
Russia
1796
Coat and waistcoat: wool, Trousers: elkskin, Hat: felt
Museum no.TK-3018, TK-1552
© The Moscow Kremlin Museums

Paul I’s uniform, like other European military dress, includes a combination of archaic and fashionable elements. While the cut of the coat is old fashioned, the trousers and short waistcoat are the latest style. The coat bears the stars of the Order of St Andrew and the Order of St Alexander Nevsky. The new bicorn hat is the same shape as the older tricorn, but with the brim turned up on two sides instead of three.

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