While commanding a Cossack brigade in 1914, Major-General Plautin should have worn a uniform of either Terek or Kuban host - see the picture. "Blue" is Terek, "red" is Kuban.
As to the awards, only his St. Vladimir 4th class with swords and sash was worn on this type of uniform:
Thank you SO much! This is a great help. I know that he was commanding Kuban Cossacks at some time, but I have never heard of "Terek". (I'm sorry, this isn't an area that I know much about!)
I notice that the Terek uniform has a matching blue collar on the shirt, but the red Kuban shirt has a white collar with red trim. Does that signify something? Also, can anyone tell me what the hat was actually made of? Is that wool or fur of some kind? My sister and I have made many miniature dolls, but a 17" doll is a large one, so the detail will be very visible.
In the picture that you attached, a medal is shown pinned over the bullets on the left side of the chest. Is that the standard place for wearing a medal on a uniform of this type?
Thanks very much for your help! This is great!
Sarah