The cross-cockade of the militia during the reign of Nicholas II

Bronze, stamping. The original is in good condition for an object from the ground. The letters have a high relief, the imperial monogram is slightly worn out. The brand of the manufacturer "CR" on the left beam, reverse. The system of fastening the cross is interesting – instead of 4 rounded brackets, there were two (they are installed in our time in the footsteps of those who stood there earlier). Guarantee of authenticity.

In 1878, for the first time, an accurate description of the cross and the badge of the militia appeared. The "Normal table of uniforms and equipment of the soldiers of the State Militia" stated: "A cross made of yellow copper measuring 15/16 inches (44 mm). In the circle is the monogram of the emperor, the inscription "For Faith and the Tsar" according to the word on the blade, on the back are four copper ears; for non-Christians, a plaque of regular octagonal shape measuring 1 inch (44.4 mm). In 1884, a sign with the monogram of Alexander III was introduced, executed in script, but the inscription remained the same.: "For faith and the Tsar," the plaque featured a monogram framed by a laurel wreath and the inscription: "3a tsar and Fatherland." On November 3, 1890, a new model of the sign with the inscription on the ends of the cross was approved.: "For the faith, the tsar, the fatherland." The last model of the sign with the monogram of Nicholas II was approved in 1895. By decree of September 26, 1906, generals, officers and soldiers who served in the State Militia of the Siberian Military District and in squads formed in the Far East during the Russian-Japanese War of 1904-1905 were awarded the right to wear the badge on the left side of their chests. During the First World War, the provision on militia badges remained the same.