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Soviet Medals and Awards, 1941-1945
Fritz posted a topic in Imperial German and other Nations Medals and Badges
Sowjetische Medaille für die Einnahme von Königsberg, 10. April 1945 Sowjetische Medaille für den Sieg über Deutschland, 9. Mai 1945 -
A few items of Imperial Russian Militaria from the times dating till 1917. I had quite a few items in the old days, these are all that remain, apart from a belt buckle, later to follow. Cockades in the Tsarist Romanow colours for the peaked or peakless field cap or the Papaschka (fur cap worn in the Winter). The cockade on the left is for officers, and for other ranks on the right. A further item is a French manufactured Russian Imperial emblem for the M.1915 Adrian helmet, with almost all of its orginal khaki finish. Only about 300.000 of these helmets were delivered to the Russian army and these were mostly worn on the Mesopotamian Front. Quite rare. This example came from an antique shop near the university in Hamburg many years ago. Just a surprise find. The last item is a single shoulder strap for an officer, Подпору́чик - Podporuchik (Unterleutnant) of Leib Grenadier Regiment 113, which bears the monogram of Tsar Nikolai II. This regiment was based in Kronstadt in the present day Baltic States. The button on this example is missing, but has been replaced by an Imperial Eagle originating from such a button. After the October Revolution in 1917 all symbols were removed from the uniforms. Many regiments had mutinied against the Tsar and went over to the Bolscheviks.
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Imperial Russian Orders, Medals and Decorations
Fritz posted a topic in Imperial German and other Nations Medals and Badges
Imperial Russia: Coronation Medal for Tsar Nikolai II. from 1896. This medal is silver and worn on correct original ribbon of the Order of Sankt Andreas, styled as a ladie's bow, original hand-made pin-attachment in possibly gold wire. These medals were only awarded to the official guests at the ceremony, mostly from the Russian and other Higher Nobility. Can be considered extremely rare. This example was probably awarded to a Lady at the Court, or to a member of a German Royal House. Obtained at an auction in S.Germany many years ago. Commemorative medal for 300 Year anniversary of the founding of the Romanov Dynasty, 1613-1913. Official award, on possibly replaced, correct Russian style pentagonal ribbon in the colours of the Imperial House of Romanov. A widely bestowed award to civil and military. Items purchased after 1990. Now rare. Recommended Literature: Russian and Soviet Military Awards by V.A.Durov, Treasury of the Order of Lenin State History Museum, 1990 Russian and English text.