Chechenya, Republic Of Ichkeria. An Order Of Schamil Or Defender Of Honour, I Class, C.1995 Auction marked “56124” and “112” in

marked “56124” and “112” in black ink

in cast silver (marked “925” for silver content)

all boys of ages 12-21 were required to take part in Levente

chain and scabbard all are magnetic

Lorna Dickenson from McAuley War Services Assoc

Chechenya, Republic Of Ichkeria. An Order Of Schamil Or Defender Of Honour, I Class, C.1995 Auction marked “56124” and “112” in( ). In gilded metal, a circular badge with nine small points around the outside, the center medallion features a portrait of Imam Schamil, an important anti Russian Chechen national leader of the nineteenth century, an inscription along the top reads SIYLALLIY BIAHO, with the green, white and red enamel flag of Chechnya, the reverse offers a single long screwpost, measures 47. 5mm (w) x 48. 4mm (h), weighs 29. 2 grams (including screwback plate),