Russian Cross

Dolf · 04-29-2005, 11:54 PM

Gentlemen,

Not sure where to post this as I have no idea if it's a modern Russia or an Russian Imperial item.

Any idea what this is?

Thanks,

Dolf

***desantnik*** · 04-30-2005, 01:42 PM

It is definitely modern, not imperial. It could be a cossack organization or some other religious/cultural society.

Dolf · 04-30-2005, 08:55 PM

Desantnik,

The seller describes it as a Russian Army Honor Cross, whatever that means.

Dolf

***desantnik*** · 04-30-2005, 10:52 PM

Although I have an interest in modern Russian awards, I'm not entirely up to speed on them. If it is an official award, which I doubt, it must have been instituted within the last year. If it is an armed forces award, it could be a unit insignia or a new award instituted for service in a particular geographic area as is done for Georgia, Tadzhikistan, etc.

kingsnorth · 05-01-2005, 12:54 PM

I've seen several similar badges for sale.I believe it is modern Russian Federation and they usually sell for about £5 - £7.
Keith

Eugene · 05-01-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsnorth

I've seen several similar badges for sale.I believe it is modern Russian Federation and they usually sell for about £5 - £7.
Keith

They are sold in Russia for 120 roubles. It's $4-5.

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04-30-2005, 01:42 PM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	It is definitely modern, not imperial. It could be a cossack organization or some other religious/cultural society.

04-30-2005, 08:55 PM	#3
Dolf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Age: 68 Posts: 572	Desantnik, The seller describes it as a Russian Army Honor Cross, whatever that means. Dolf

04-30-2005, 10:52 PM	#4
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Although I have an interest in modern Russian awards, I'm not entirely up to speed on them. If it is an official award, which I doubt, it must have been instituted within the last year. If it is an armed forces award, it could be a unit insignia or a new award instituted for service in a particular geographic area as is done for Georgia, Tadzhikistan, etc.

05-01-2005, 12:54 PM	#5
kingsnorth Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Age: 66 Posts: 35	I've seen several similar badges for sale.I believe it is modern Russian Federation and they usually sell for about £5 - £7. Keith

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