Russian Federation The K-141 "Kursk" - 13th Anniversary

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Monday, August 12th, will mark the loss of the Russian submarine K-141 - the "Kursk" - with all hands. This would be one of the worst submarine disasters in history. In memory of the loss of the Kursk, I thought I would post some pictures I have of commemorative badges and awards relating to the Kursk, and the recovery efforts. Please feel free to post any mementos, pictures, awards, etc. you may have relating to this proud submarine.

To start off, here is a picture of a small grouping of awards and badges I have.

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I am told this medal was awarded to those who participated in the search and recovery efforts.

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I believe this medal was awarded to the divers who participated who dove on the Kursk.

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An enamel cross, of a similar design as on the above medals.

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Finally, the ship's badge. Please feel free to share your items or thoughts.

[JapanX]

Nice medals and badges!

The medal with three white stripes "For recovery participants".

Medal with one white stripe "In memory of recovery".

Cheers,

Nick

Edited August 10, 2013 by JapanX

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Thank you, Nick! I wasn't 100% positive about which medal was for what. Thanks for clearing that up for me

[Phil2012]

Hello!

Here is my little memorial (made by my russian ex-fiancee and I, some years ago), which includes two icons: St Nicholas and St Serafim Sarovski:

Each year, a lampada is lit on august 12th :

The "Kursk" badge is the enamelled variant.