Minifigure – Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov (Prince Mikhail Illarionovich Golenishchev-Kutuzov), the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov (Prince Mikhail Illarionovich Golenishchev-Kutuzov), the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

The figure is depicted in a Russian General’s Uniform. This consists of the characteristic Dark Green Tunic (“Tsar Green”) with red collar and cuffs, adorned with elaborate gold embroidery which signifies his high rank.

His identity is unmistakably confirmed by two specific details:

The Eyepatch: The figure is printed with a black Eyepatch over his right eye. Historically, Kutuzov was shot in the head twice in earlier wars, destroying his right eye and leaving him with severe facial scarring. While historians debate if he actually wore a cloth patch, in popular culture and art, the eyepatch is the standard symbol used to identify him.

The Sash: He wears a prominent diagonal sash with Orange and Black stripes. This represents the ribbon of the Order of St. George, the highest military decoration of the Russian Empire.

Decorations: On his chest, multiple stars are printed, representing the various high honors he received, such as the Order of St. Andrew and the Order of St. George.

He wears a black Bicorne Hat (worn sideways “en bataille”), white breeches with high black boots, and carries a grey Officer’s Sword. The set also includes a pair of Gold Epaulettes.

Historical Background: Mikhail Kutuzov (1745–1813) is a Russian national hero. He is best known for his leadership during the Patriotic War of 1812 (Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia). Unlike the younger, more aggressive generals, Kutuzov favored a strategy of attrition and retreat. He famously commanded the Russian forces at the bloody Battle of Borodino. Afterward, he made the difficult decision to abandon Moscow to the French, realizing that preserving the army was more important than saving the city. His strategy worked: Napoleon was forced to retreat during the freezing winter, and Kutuzov’s army harassed and destroyed the French Grand Armée as they fled Russia.