Description
3) The certificate was issued by Group 9 of the NSFK
before it was outlawed
Edward and Warren
with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”)
the reverse with a magnetic metal spring clip
Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Republic of 3) The certificate was issuedInstituted 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.