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Originally Posted by C.Evans
It (the award) appears to be a mixture of two Soviet awards. The ribbon is for the "Order of Glory" and all classes (1st, 2nd & 3rd) had the same ribbon. The ribbon is black and red stripes-black-red-black-red and black.
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That ribbon comes from the old Order of St. George from Czarist times, instituted in the 17th Cent. It was used as well in the Victory over Germany and Capture of Berlin and other anniversary medals. This orange-black combination was also present for instance in the chenilles of Cuirassier helmets of the Napoleonic period.
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Ehhh, in the last image, rather grey and black...
Lots of tradition, eh?
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Originally Posted by C.Evans
Ooops, Moderators-please delete this posting, it was done by mistake ;-))
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Carl, bad news for you! I tried that excuse before and it didn't work! I also tried the "It wasn't me" and "The devil made me do it" and the "Temporary insanity" excuses and neither worked, so be careful
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