Imperial Russia Ribbon bars in the Russian Imperial Army

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

Gents,

it is known that ribbon bars were never officially intoduced in the army of the Russian Empire up to its end and the first bars appeared only in the Red Army as late as in 1943. My question is if somebody knows if there ever were any unofficially worn ribbon bars, either in the Russian Army or in any of the forces related to it (Czechoslovak Legion, Polish Corps in Russia, "white" armies during the Civil War etc.) Perhaps someone has seen photos or even original bars.

I will owe for any information.

[Lukasz Gaszewski]

As nobody has responded, let me explain why I am asking. Some time ago I found a quite strange item. It is a bar with six ribbons of certainly Russian awards on it.

There are two things I know about this ribbon bar:

1. It is original, I mean it was made during WWI or shortly afterwards.

2. It belonged to a former Russian army officer, who continued service in the Polish forces.

The bar lay quietly in a drawer for almost a century, along with his Polish ribbon bars.

It is in perfect conditon with no traces of wearing at all. The ribbons seem to be of silk moire. The width of each ribbon is 27-28 mm, the height is 9 mm.

What do you think of it?

Edited January 22, 2014 by Lukasz Gaszewski

[JapanX]

You might find this thread interesting Lukasz

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/13992-imperial-russian-ribbon-bar/

Cheers,

Nick

[saschaw]

What do you think of it?

I think Rick R. would have loved it... sorry I cannot contribute anything.

[paja]

My humble and late contribution.

There's a piece of metal inside both of them.

[paja]

Back side:

[JapanX]

Interesting provenance? ;)

[paja]

Unfortunately I really don't know anything about it.

Considering that it was found in Serbia I presume they belonged to a White Russian officer who came here after the Revolution.

Edited April 9, 2014 by paja

[JapanX]

How do you like this one guys?

[saschaw]

How do you like this one guys?

That is a German style bar... incredible!

[JapanX]

... German style ...

It certainly is

[JapanX]

Two interesting photos from 1924-1926 period of time (emigration)

Lieutenant-General Vasilkovsky Oleg Petrovich

British style

Edited August 26, 2014 by JapanX

[JapanX]

Arkas Nikolay Nikolyaevich (photo was made in 1924)