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In 1874, the number of cadets increased to 300. Since many applicants had poor knowledge of basic subjects, the school had a preparatory class from 1877 to 1885. In 1881, the school constructed barracks and an
Eastern Orthodox church named after
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officers. About 35 cadets were organized into a special equestrian platoon. When the section was closed in 1885, the students were sent to cavalry schools in
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41 by 41 millimetres (1.6 in × 1.6 in) in size. The cross is covered in black and white enamel. The top arm depicts royal monograms of Tsars
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573:"Vilniaus karo mokyklos (1864–1917) ženklai"
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