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Originally Posted by Za Rodinu
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?
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  |
Hi Miguel, you'll have to excuse me, I did not have time yesterday to reply to ya as my ride home came 1/2 hr earlier than supposed to.
Anyway, thanks on the rundown of an award I never heard of before ;-)) And lots of tradition--yes-in order to bolster patriotism ;-))