Russian Revolution and Civil War
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St. George Cross for Bravery, a so-called "Czech" version in silvered brass,
without the class designation or serial number, early 1920s. This scarce version
was stamped at the Czechoslovak State Mint and awarded to members of the
Czechoslovak Legion upon their return from the battlefields of the Russian Civil
War. An exceptionally interesting piece in excellent condition.
Badge to a Hero of the Revolutionary Movement of 1917- 1919, two-layer version in
copper and white metal. Awarded to one of the most active participants of the
revolution and early part of the Russian Civil War. VF Condition, far better than
the average for this badge. Comes with a scarce period screw plate.
RSFSR International Sports Tournament of July 1920,
Jeton for Winning a First Prize.
One of the very first Soviet awards or badges of any kind,
issued at the time when Lenin was alive and the Civil War
was
still raging. The striking "revolutionary" design of this
piece is very characteristic of its era.
Badge to an Honest Warrior of the Karelian Front, 1922.
Scarce
decoration of the Russian Civil War period, essentially the
first Soviet campaign medal. The star is a replacement, but
the badge is in otherwise excellent condition. Its overall
state of preservation is outstanding for this early award.
M 1916 "ShLS" Steel Helmet, 1917 issue. Used by both sides in the Russian Civil
War, it remained in service with the Red Army until WW2. Exceptionally rare even
compared with the similar Finnish M 17 "Sohlberg" model. In superb condition, with
the intact original paint, liner and chinstrap. An extraordinary find for the
serious collector.
Large Honorary Certificate issued in 1928 to former Red Army Deputy Commissar, by Revolutionary Military Council on occasion of the 10th anniversary of the RKKA (Red Army). Hand-signed by Iosif Unshlikht, Deputy People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs, Chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council. Good condition.
"Imperialist Assault on Soviet Russia", lithographic print
published by the All-Russia Bureau of Military Commissars,
mid-1918 - early-1919. This rare, early Civil War piece of
Bolshevik propaganda features vivid artwork calling to defend
the motherland from foreign invaders and has the requisite
explanation on the right margin. Measures approx. 28" x 41".
Very nicely preserved for a poster of this size and vintage.
Russian Imperial Awards of the Civil War Period, by
Alexandr
Rudichenko. Amazing study of Imperial awards issued in
the
period of the
final collapse of the Russian Empire, with emphasis on St.
George Cross.
Beautiful hard covered edition, massive 422 page format.
Russian text.
Outstanding reference!