Russian gold and enamel commemorative badge for the Battle of Bajazet, 1906
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1906
This commemorative Russian badge, produced circa 1906, honors the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Bajazet (1856-1906). The badge is constructed as an ornate shield surmounted by an Imperial crown.
The obverse features a cross centrally adorned with two crossed swords and the cypher of AII on the upper arm. The cross arms include inscriptions in Russian relating to service in the Caucasus. A gold ribbon atop the shield bears the inscription "FOR THE WAR OF CAUCASUS." The badge measures 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm) in length and utilizes gold and enamel materials, featuring a deep red enameled background against the metallic shield structure.
The reverse design incorporates a pair of gold and enamel Russian Army shoulder boards, marked with the regimental numbers "20/3K" and the gold numerals "50" to signify the anniversary. The center of the shield is explicitly dedicated to the defense of the fortress of Bajazet. This piece serves as a physical testament to the Russo-Turkish War military history.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
- Material
- gold, enamel
Technical characteristics
- Inscriptions
- AII cypher, 1864, 1856-1906, 20/3K, 50, FOR THE SERVICE ON CAUCASUS, FOR THE WAR OF CAUCASUS
Design
- Motif
- shield, cross, swords, Imperial crown, shoulder boards
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
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