Russian Federation Identification please

[Zhukov]

I was told these were from Chechnya known as Chechnya Cross. Does anyone have any information on them please.

Thanks Z

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[TacHel]

The top one (black) is for Service in the Caucasus. It's the 1st class model, the 2nd class cross being outlined in silver in lieu of gold.

The red one is a non official award no longer worn. There were a great many non official and unit awards made, they went the way of the Dodo.

Check this thread, lots of info on this cross.

Cheers!

[Zhukov]

The top one (black) is for Service in the Caucasus. It's the 1st class model, the 2nd class cross being outlined in silver in lieu of gold.

The red one is a non official award no longer worn. There were a great many non official and unit awards made, they went the way of the Dodo.

Check this thread, lots of info on this cross.

Cheers!

Thanks very much Frank, that has solved a mystery for me, the thread you sent was also very informative :cheers:

[Zhukov]

I found this some time ago, I have no idea who owns the picture but as you can see the woman is wearing the black and gold cross.