Portraits of Constantine IX

Introduction
Constantine IX Vasa is one of the most influential monarchs within the New Sarovian Empire and Her Colonies and Dominions, as well as the Sarovian Commonwealth. Therefore, Constantine IX Vasa has several portraits for different types of occasions, such as: Army, Navy, Coronation Portrait, Official State Portrait, among his portraits in several Commonwealth Realms and Sarovian Dominions.

Current Constantine IX's Portraits in Imperial Army
The portrait opposite was made for Constantine IX Vasa as Commander-in-chief of the Imperial Sarovian Army by the late artist Laisa Müller. In the portrait one can notice several details, among them one can notice the uniform of Constantine IX Vasa which is of the Hussars. In addition, the orange belt of the Order of the Vasas is also noted. In addition, the fields of Kiev province can also be seen in the background. Consequently, you can see Constantine IX Vasa mounted on his white horse, usually used when Constantine IX Vasa visited the battlefields (more precisely during wars against barbarian nations. Such as: Loganites, Bushido Clan, among others). In addition, there is a peculiarity in this portrait, since the medals of Constantine IX Vasa are not represented, unlike other portraits, due to the fact that the medals are not fitted in the pattern of the Hussars uniform. The Portrait was made in 300 AS and is used to this day to represent Constantine IX Vasa as Commander-in-chief of the Imperial Sarovian Army, although it is sometimes replaced by the official portrait of Constantine IX Vasa as Field Marshal of the Empire.

Constantine IX Vasa also has his official portrait as Commander-in-chief of the Blue Guard Corps. The Portrait was also made by Laisa Müller in 300 AS. Going into detail, it is noted that Constantine IX Vasa is wearing his uniform as Commander-in-chief of the Blue Guard Corps, represented by the aiguillette on his left shoulder. In addition, the uniform shows the orange belt of the Order of the Vasas, as well as the presence of two stars - these being: Imperial Star of Service and Cross of Valor. Also, it can be noted that Constantine IX Vasa is resting his Blue Guard Corps hat on his official saber, usually used during ceremonies within the Imperial Sarovian Army, as well as the Blue Guard Corps itself. It is worth mentioning that one can notice the details in the background of the portrait, where Constantine IX Vasa is leaning on a pilaster of the Stenhammer Palace. Consequently, the presence of a lake and some mountains close to the Stenhammer Palace are notable on the horizon.

The Portrait is only used to mention Constantine IX Vasa in matters relating to the Blue Guard Corps, although it is not used much, it is one of Laisa's favorite portraits of Constantine IX Vasa.

Constantine IX Vasa also has an official portrait as Field Marshal of the Empire, this being one of the most detailed portraits of Constantine IX Vasa within the Imperial Sarovian Army. The Portrait was commissioned by the Duke of Poltava as a Christmas gift for Constantine IX Vasa. Going down to the details, in this portrait, Constantine IX Vasa is wearing his uniform as a Field Marshal of the Empire. The medal ribbons at the top are an accurate representation of all Sarovian medals, from the Constantine Cross (top left) to the Exemplary Service Medal (bottom right). They are also in order of importance. Below that is the exact version of the star of the Order of the Vasas. Also, it can be noted the ranks on the shoulders, which, according to Constantine IX Vasa is one of the most detailed. The Imperial Sarovian Army is also seen at a camp in the provinces of Upper Preuze.

The Portrait was also made in 300 AS, and is a favorite of Constantine IX Vasa as a whole. The Portrait is used to represent Constantine IX Vasa as Field Marshal of the Empire, and in some cases as Commander-in-chief of the Imperial Sarovian Army.