Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Republic of 3) The certificate was issued

3) The certificate was issued by Group 9 of the NSFK

Edward and Warren

456th Field Artillery Parachute (bronze gilt with red and white enamels

with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”)

8 mm x 49 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

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.