Banner of the 3rd Don Kalmyk Cavalry Regiment, 1918 - 1920; 1:48 (28mm)
Model:  28/090

At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 13 Cossack Kalmyk villages in the Don Host Region. Kalmyks served in the Don Cossack regiments on a par with all other Cossacks.
In December 1918, in the village of Vlasovskaya, captain B. Seldinov formed the 3rd Don Kalmyk Regiment from seven Kalmyk villages, including Chunusovskaya, Potapovskaya, and Erketinskaya. The first commander was the military foreman Suvorov. After he was wounded, the regiment was accepted by the Yesaul (then Colonel) N.P. Slyusarev.
The regiment was dressed in blue trousers with yellow stripes, a khaki tunic, a cap with a black plush band and a yellow top. On the banner there is an image of the ancient Kalmyk god of war Yamanndag, in the center there was an image of the Buddhist deity Dhamo, he is accompanied by a horseman in combat gear, a tiger, a dragon and a snow lion, next to it is the text of mantras of Buddhist deities and prayers. In the center of the reverse side of the banner is the coat of arms of the Don Army Region and the inscription "Kalmyk 3rd Don Cavalry Regiment". The banner was presented by N.P. Slyusarev personally Lama all Don Kalmyks M.B. Bormanzhinov.