12 Jindrich Biebl, the Field Altar of the 2nd Czechoslovak Rifle Regiment, 1917, Wood, Oil, Brass

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Today almost forgotten Czech painter and legionnaire Jindrich Biebl (1866 ̶ ?) joined the ranks of the Czech company in August 1914. Later, he was assigned to the 2nd Rifle Regiment of the Czechoslovak Legion in Russia. As a member of Frantisek Parolek’s artistic and photographic group, he created a number of special-purpose works for the Czechoslovak regiments (designs for diplomas, postcards and New Year’s cards). For his extraordinary combat skills in the intelligence service, he was promoted to sergeant in 1915 and gradually reached the rank of staff captain. For his heroism at the Battle of Zborov, he was promoted to sergeant major in August 1917. He returned to Czechoslovakia with the 14th ship transport in February 1920 with the rank of staff captain.

One of the most valuable pieces of the artist’s war work is the field altar of the 2nd Czechoslovak Rifle Regiment of the Czechoslovak Legions in Russia. It was made in 1918 following the model of Orthodox mobile altars. The central part is painted with a pair of saints ̶ Saints Cyril and Methodius, following the traditions of Great Moravia. On the sides, we can see the figures of Saint George and Saint Wenceslas.

12 Jindrich Biebl, the Field Altar of the 2nd Czechoslovak Rifle Regiment, 1917, Wood, Oil, Brass

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