Confederation Defense Forces (Heimojenmaa)

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The Confederation Defence Forces are responsible for the defence of The Confederation of Northern Kingdoms. A universal conscription is in place, under which all men and women above 18 years of age serve for 165, 255 or 347 days. Alternative nonmilitary and volunteer service by are possible.

Navy of the Confederation

Equipment of the Defense Forces

Great War Era

Infantry Weapons

Model Origin Type Quantity Image Details
Pistols
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Rifles
Voordes-Hekkilä Rifle M1897 (7.62x54mm) Heimojenmaa Rifle ~1.2 million  ?? Designed in collaboration between the Anneslander Johannes Voordes and the Heimojenmaiset Onni Hekkilä in 1895. First adopted in 1897
Voordes-Hekkilä Rifle M1904 (7.62x54mm) Heimojenmaa Rifle ~2.4 million VoordesHeikkila m1904.png Designed in collaboration between the Anneslander Johannes Voordes and the Heimojenmaiset Onni Hekkilä in 1903. Modernized variant of the M1897.
Voordes-Hekkilä Carbine M1908 (7.62x54mm) Heimojenmaa Rifle ~140k VoordesHeikkila m1908 Carbine.png Carbine variant of the M1904.
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Machine-Guns
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Vehicles

Model Origin Type Quantity Image Details
Armored Cars
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Tanks
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Supply Vehicles
M1880/M1893 Wagon Heimojenmaa Supply Wagon  ? Wagon M1880 Heimojenmaa.png  ??
M1880/M1893 Sleigh Heimojenmaa Supply Sleigh  ? Sleigh M1880M1893 Heimojenmaa.png Used in heavy snow conditions

Uniforms

1743 Uniform Standardization

In 1743, the Ministry of Defense issued a mandate for troops of the military forces of Heimojenmaa to wear a standardized uniform. The uniform chosen was a dark blue jacket and pants, both with a red stripe on the side. This was accompanied by a black tricorn hat emblazoned with the symbol of the Confederation.
Artillery Uniforms Heimojenmaa 1913.png

1829 Cavalry Uniform Standardization

In 1829, the cavalry forces of the Confederation were issued a mandate for standardization of their uniform. Previously, the cavalry forces had worn the same blue and red tunics and pants as the Infantry and Artillery forces. In 1829, the cavalry began to wear a dark green tunic and pants, the design very similar to that used by the infantry, and a tricorn hat with the crown elevated, and the brim narrowed.

1876 Infantry Uniform Reorganization

In 1870, the Generals in the Infantry realized that the blue and red uniforms that had been in use since 1743 would not be able to serve the Army well in the future, as the trend towards more drab colors in uniforms moved on. In response to this realization, the Ministry of Defense issued a mandate in 1870 for the Infantry to change to an overall-grey uniform, and to retain the black tricorne hats with the symbol of the realm emblazoned on the front. These uniforms would remain in use until after the Great War.
Infantry Uniforms Heimojenmaa 1913.png

The Military At The Outbreak Of The Great War