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Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky (I know there is a book with a list of recipients, but my Russian is extremely bad).

Order of Saint Anna

Order of Saint Vladimir

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Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky (I know there is a book with a list of recipients, but my Russian is extremely bad).

Order of Saint Anna

Order of Saint Vladimir

Anyone?]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Photo-Which-Regiment Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:34:16 +0000 warsaw45]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Photo-Which-Regiment
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I was wondering about the history of such things and how/why they were made? From what I can see in various auctions the item is not particularly valuable, assuming it's actually real anyway. Was it a fashion at times to wear such jewelry in imperial culture? For example in the British culture, it was common to have sovereign (gold coin) rings or necklaces. It's not common now, but at one time it was. Can anyone tell me a little about these items? Thanks.

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I was wondering about the history of such things and how/why they were made? From what I can see in various auctions the item is not particularly valuable, assuming it's actually real anyway. Was it a fashion at times to wear such jewelry in imperial culture? For example in the British culture, it was common to have sovereign (gold coin) rings or necklaces. It's not common now, but at one time it was. Can anyone tell me a little about these items? Thanks.

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Born 21st June 1887 and listed as "Rank - Wife of Staff-Cavalry-Captain"

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Born 21st June 1887 and listed as "Rank - Wife of Staff-Cavalry-Captain"

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By 1820 he was a Sergeant in the Pavlov Lifeguard Regiment and then went on to fight against the Ottomans in 1828-9 and then on to storm Warsaw during the suppression of the Polish November Uprising in 1831. He then requested to be transferred to serve in the Caucasian War. After numerous battles in the Caucasus Kochetkov was heavily wounded near Dargo, Chechnia in 1845. The Chechens took him prisoner - but after a year he escaped his captors in the highlands and managed to return to his unit. He received the George Cross IV for the deed. He later saw service in the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1849 and then after 40 years service in 1851 was put into "reserve". He was called up to fight again in the Crimean War and served in the Kazan Cavalry Regiment. He took part in the defence of Sevastopol and also lead raids on enemy positions. After the war and on the personal request of Emperor Alexander II he was transferred to the Lifeguard Regiment Of Dragoons and then in 1862 to the Honourable Company Of Household Grenadiers where he enjoyed an easy old age in service. That wasn't enough and in 1869 he petitioned the Emperor to be transferred to the Central Asian Theatre where Russia was pushing ever towards British India. He participated in the conquests of Turkmenistan and Samarkand as a first class gunner in a heavy gun battery. He participated in the capture of Khiva in 1873 only to be recalled by the Emperor in 1874, only to serve as a guard of the Imperial Train until 1876, In 1876 he was sent to join the Serbian Army to fight in the Serbian-Ottoman War and then stayed in the Balkans rejoining the Russian Army during the Russian-Ottoman War. He fought until 12th October 1877 (Siege Of Pleven) when his left lower leg was wounded and lost. It was only at the age of 88 was he wounded out of service. He served for 66 1/2 years in the Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery, 10 Military campaigns and was wounded six time. He had the monograms of three Emperors and 8 distinctions for long service and excellence on his uniform and a unique set of 23 Crosses and Medals that barely fit on his chest and round his neck.

He received a pension of 562 Rubles per annum and died on 20th May 1892 at age 107! He had 6 sons and 4 daughters of which 3 sons and a daughter followed his military career (although probably retired before he did!).

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  163134_67_mokrousov.jpg (Size: 90.53 KB / Downloads: 6) ]]> Kochetkov was born in 1785 and enlisted in the Imperial Army on 7th March 1811 as part of the Grenadier Lifeguard Regiment. This was during Napoleon's domination over Europe and before long was thrown into combat against Napoleonic forces in June 1812 and fought at the Battle Of Borodino in September 1812. He participated in chasing French forces out of Russia and to the Battle Of Leipzig (October 1813) and then on to Paris (March 1814).
By 1820 he was a Sergeant in the Pavlov Lifeguard Regiment and then went on to fight against the Ottomans in 1828-9 and then on to storm Warsaw during the suppression of the Polish November Uprising in 1831. He then requested to be transferred to serve in the Caucasian War. After numerous battles in the Caucasus Kochetkov was heavily wounded near Dargo, Chechnia in 1845. The Chechens took him prisoner - but after a year he escaped his captors in the highlands and managed to return to his unit. He received the George Cross IV for the deed. He later saw service in the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1849 and then after 40 years service in 1851 was put into "reserve". He was called up to fight again in the Crimean War and served in the Kazan Cavalry Regiment. He took part in the defence of Sevastopol and also lead raids on enemy positions. After the war and on the personal request of Emperor Alexander II he was transferred to the Lifeguard Regiment Of Dragoons and then in 1862 to the Honourable Company Of Household Grenadiers where he enjoyed an easy old age in service. That wasn't enough and in 1869 he petitioned the Emperor to be transferred to the Central Asian Theatre where Russia was pushing ever towards British India. He participated in the conquests of Turkmenistan and Samarkand as a first class gunner in a heavy gun battery. He participated in the capture of Khiva in 1873 only to be recalled by the Emperor in 1874, only to serve as a guard of the Imperial Train until 1876, In 1876 he was sent to join the Serbian Army to fight in the Serbian-Ottoman War and then stayed in the Balkans rejoining the Russian Army during the Russian-Ottoman War. He fought until 12th October 1877 (Siege Of Pleven) when his left lower leg was wounded and lost. It was only at the age of 88 was he wounded out of service. He served for 66 1/2 years in the Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery, 10 Military campaigns and was wounded six time. He had the monograms of three Emperors and 8 distinctions for long service and excellence on his uniform and a unique set of 23 Crosses and Medals that barely fit on his chest and round his neck.

He received a pension of 562 Rubles per annum and died on 20th May 1892 at age 107! He had 6 sons and 4 daughters of which 3 sons and a daughter followed his military career (although probably retired before he did!).

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Born on 6th January 1855, He served with the Preobrazhenskij Lifeguard Regiment during the 1877-8 war which subsequently liberated Bulgaria. For his supposed actions at the Battle of Shipka Pass he was awarded the George Cross 4th Class as well as the Imperial Russian medal for participation in the 87-8 war (both of which have been remounted on Soviet suspensions).
In 1955 the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship association invited him to Bulgaria where he was awarded the Order "Dimitrov" for his efforts during the liberation of Bulgaria (although it does not seem that the principality of Bulgaria ever awarded him anything). The Bulgarians also gifted him a uniform of a Bulgarian volunteer in the war which he wore with pride and was frequently photographed in.

After the revolution and formation of the Soviet Union Hrutskij worked as an electrian in a Novorossijsk factory, where he was awarded the Order "Badge Of Honour", until retirement

Hrutskij's health held out until a very considerable age and he was alive until 1967 (almost 50 years after the Socialist Revolution) when he died aged 112! Two World Wars and 20 years added just couldn't stop him!

The three photographs of Hrutskij presented here are all from the 1960's with the final one being taken in August 1966 when the Bulgarian Museum ship Perelik came to Novorossijsk.

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Born on 6th January 1855, He served with the Preobrazhenskij Lifeguard Regiment during the 1877-8 war which subsequently liberated Bulgaria. For his supposed actions at the Battle of Shipka Pass he was awarded the George Cross 4th Class as well as the Imperial Russian medal for participation in the 87-8 war (both of which have been remounted on Soviet suspensions).
In 1955 the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship association invited him to Bulgaria where he was awarded the Order "Dimitrov" for his efforts during the liberation of Bulgaria (although it does not seem that the principality of Bulgaria ever awarded him anything). The Bulgarians also gifted him a uniform of a Bulgarian volunteer in the war which he wore with pride and was frequently photographed in.

After the revolution and formation of the Soviet Union Hrutskij worked as an electrian in a Novorossijsk factory, where he was awarded the Order "Badge Of Honour", until retirement

Hrutskij's health held out until a very considerable age and he was alive until 1967 (almost 50 years after the Socialist Revolution) when he died aged 112! Two World Wars and 20 years added just couldn't stop him!

The three photographs of Hrutskij presented here are all from the 1960's with the final one being taken in August 1966 when the Bulgarian Museum ship Perelik came to Novorossijsk.

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Here we have Identification #27236.

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Here we have Identification #27236.

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Father Alexander Lebedev , St. Sergius Monastery, Moscow.

-- Medal for Zeal – Nicholas II, in silver, 1894-19
-- Medal for Efforts in the First General Census of the Population

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Father Alexander Lebedev , St. Sergius Monastery, Moscow.

-- Medal for Zeal – Nicholas II, in silver, 1894-19
-- Medal for Efforts in the First General Census of the Population

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Craig Tanner
Burton N.B.

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Burton N.B.

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Hopefully someone here can indentify some of them. Here are the pictures of what I have. Thanks for any help you people could give to me on them.

I can add the reverses of the metals if need be. Thnaks again for any information or help helping me find out what these are and information on them.

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Hopefully someone here can indentify some of them. Here are the pictures of what I have. Thanks for any help you people could give to me on them.

I can add the reverses of the metals if need be. Thnaks again for any information or help helping me find out what these are and information on them.

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