Buckle Grenadier Artillery Russian Imperial Army, Model 1894

The brass belt buckle of the Grenadier Artillery of the Russian Imperial Army (Model 1894) is a buckle from the Tsarist era. These buckles were worn by soldiers of elite grenadier and artillery units, including the Caucasian Grenadier Artillery Division.

Key Features

• Design: The central motif depicts a flaming grenade (the symbol of the grenadiers), combined with or placed above crossed cannon barrels in specific artillery versions.
• Material: Made entirely of solid brass or bronze.
• Attachment: Equipped on the reverse side with a brass or iron hook and a bar/loop to fasten the leather belt.
• Dimensions: The standard size of such Russian army buckles is approximately 82 mm by 53 mm.

Context and Rarity

This model remained in use until World War I and the Russian Revolution of 1917. Because many of these units (such as those from the Stavropol region) saw intensive deployment, specimens in good condition are rare and popular among World War I militaria collectors.