Podpraporshchik

Podpraporshchik (подпра́порщик, ) was a Russian non-commissioned officer (NCO) rank (у̀нтер-офице́р ранг), originally below the Sergeant and Feldwebel. From 1826 to 1884 it became the highest NCO rank of the infantry, cavalry, and Leib Guard. From 1884, podpraporshchik ranked below the newly introduced NCO-grade zauryad-praporshchik (зауря̀д-пра́порщик, ).

Branch of service, rank and rank insignia

 * See also:
 * History of Russian military ranks
 * Ranks and rank insignia of the Imperial Russian Army until 1917


 * See also:
 * History of Russian military ranks
 * Ranks and rank insignia of the Imperial Russian Army until 1917