Podpraporshchik (Sub-Praporshchik) was one of the non-commissioned ranks, originally below the Sergeant and Feldwebel but since 1826 it became the highest non-commissioned rank of the infantry, cavalry and Leib Guard.
Podpraporshchik (Sub-Praporshchik) was one of the non-commissioned ranks. This was originally below the Sergeant and Feldwebel. It became the highest non-commissioned rank of the infantry. This was since 1826. It became the highest non-commissioned rank of cavalry. This was since 1826. It became the highest non-commissioned rank of Leib Guard. This was since 1826.