Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Newly Listed worn on a straight swivel

worn on a straight swivel bar suspension attached to a replacement ribbon with central grommet

" Collar Tabs (brass

issued in Berlin on 4 October 1940

The book contains 212 pages

83mm (w) x 42

Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Newly Listed worn on a straight swivelInstituted in 1909. In bronze, obverse shows a cross with imperial crown, Roman numeral L in centrepiece, anniversary dates 1859 and 1909 on the horizontal ends, two crossed swords with monogram of Alexander II and Nicholas II, 50 mm (h) x 42 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The badge was instituted in 1909 to commemorate fifty years after the Caucasian Wars. The badge was awarded to veterans of wars in the Caucasus.