Imperial Russia Society of Faith, Hope and Love - Badge

[Chuck In Oregon]

What I think this is, as opposed to, say, being able to document it, is the badge of the Imperial Society of Faith, Hope and Love. I believe that each of the symbols stands for one of the elements: the cross for Faith, the anchor for Hope and the heart for Love. If anyone cares to correct me, I'd be glad for a reference that says exactly what this is.

This is a 4-part badge, solid silver with four colors of enamel. There are no proof or hallmarks.

If I recall my one conversation about this badge correctly, this society cared for wounded veterans and injured non-combatants. Please tell me more.

Chuck

[GeorgeCL]

Great custom piece..These unique badges are one of my favorites.

Seems like russian badges go on forever.. I have a small silver and glid piece i got with the pinecely jeton I posted, I assume it belonged to him as well..

Dont know all the inscription, but my father told me it was for a invlids society.

George

[GeorgeCL]

came together from a local estate here in CA.

I have tried to research the prince, without sucess..

George

[Guest Rick Research]

What these little jewels are!

badge in number 2 above (Komitet' Pomotschy Voinam' Priamurskago Kraya) says it is the "Committee for Assistance of Soldiers of the Priamursky Krai," so waaaaaaaaay out there somewhere along the Amur River--no clue what the bounds of the "Near Amur Region" were.

[Gerd Becker]

What these little jewels are!

badge in number 2 above (Komitet' Pomotschy Voinam' Priamurskago Kraya) says it is the "Committee for Assistance of Soldiers of the Priamursky Krai," so waaaaaaaaay out there somewhere along the Amur River--no clue what the bounds of the "Near Amur Region" were.

I agree with Rick. These badges are georgeous. I follow your and George?s threads every day and its most interesting to see these and also read about their meaning.

Even the custom made pieces look perfect, wow.

Gerd

[Chuck In Oregon]

I agree with Rick. These badges are georgeous. I follow your and George?s threads every day and its most interesting to see these and also read about their meaning.

Even the custom made pieces look perfect, wow.

Gerd

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Wow, the presssure is really on now. I'll have to post a few more of these, now that I know there is some real interest. I wouldn't mind seeing some more members post here, either. I joined to learn and share, not just share. I have a LOT more questions than answers.

I have a cross-over Imperial-Red Army group that I've been thinking about posting either here or on the Soviet forum. I think I'll post it here. There are Imperial badges, a St. George Cross and a documented 3-Rivet Red Star. I'll try to get to it by Wednesday.

Over to you, George.

Thanks Gerd!

Chuck

[Gerd Becker]

Yes, don?t misinterprete the silence with lacking interest. I have seen a lot of these badges and allways admired their beauty and craftmanship, but as my focus is on Cold War Awards, i never got to far to find out, what these are and for what these were awarded or given for. I don?t have any of these early badges, only a few common soviet ones, so i unfortunately can?t contribute to this forum.

Gerd

[Chuck In Oregon]

I found a local version of this badge.

Here is the badge of the Tiflis (Tbilisi) Society of Faith, Hope and Love. The "T" is a thin layer of gold over what looks like a base metal, likely bronze.