Minifigure – Soviet Red Army from the Russian Civil War and early WWII period (LEGO Alternative)

This image displays a group of four toy minifigures representing soldiers of the Soviet Red Army from the Russian Civil War and early WWII period (circa 1918-1940). All four soldiers wear the iconic Budenovka, a soft, pointed helmet that was the symbol of the early Red Army. Each figure is distinguished by the specific color of their insignia, which indicates their military branch of service. From left to right:

1. Infantryman: This soldier is a member of the infantry, the backbone of the Red Army. His identity is shown by the crimson red decorative braiding (frogging) on his khaki tunic and the red patch on his sleeve. Red was the traditional branch color for the infantry. These were the frontline riflemen who fought in the trenches and fields.
2. Cavalryman: This figure represents a soldier from a cavalry unit. His tunic features blue frogging and sleeve insignia. Blue was the designated color for the highly mobile and respected cavalry forces of the Red Army, who were effective in the vast and difficult terrain of the Eastern Front.
3. NKVD Border Guard: This soldier is a member of the elite Border Guards, which were under the command of the NKVD (the People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs). His branch is identified by the bright green frogging and sleeve patch. The Border Guards were the first line of defense for the Soviet Union and were renowned for their tenacity.
4. Artilleryman: This figure is an artilleryman, a member of the branch the Soviets called the “God of War.” His service is indicated by the black frogging and sleeve insignia. Black was the color for artillery and other technical troops who operated the cannons, howitzers, and rocket launchers that were central to Red Army doctrine.