08-20-2002, 01:41 AM
Alexei,
I agree that the watch is cheap. I just do not know if its real or not but until I can get into the archives with the Chechnya records, I will never know. But on the other hand, cheap presentation awards are not "uncommon" in todays Russian Army or in any army for that matter. Its kind of a private award among fellow soldiers. I do not mean to try to create a fantasy story behind the group or "false hope," I just do not think that it is outside the realm of possibility at this time.
Thanks for your input,
Ed
I agree that the watch is cheap. I just do not know if its real or not but until I can get into the archives with the Chechnya records, I will never know. But on the other hand, cheap presentation awards are not "uncommon" in todays Russian Army or in any army for that matter. Its kind of a private award among fellow soldiers. I do not mean to try to create a fantasy story behind the group or "false hope," I just do not think that it is outside the realm of possibility at this time.
Thanks for your input,
Ed












