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Order of the Red Banner of the RSFSR, so-called “TRANSCAUCASIAN OR UKRAINIAN, ” ATYPICAL TYPE (from the first 20 starting copies), outside the range from No. 13,599 to 13,010-13,029. THIS AWARD IS RELATED TO THE DIRECTIVE. Revolutionary MILITARY COUNCIL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE RVSR No. 202 of December 31, 1923. FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE TAMBO (ANTONOV) UPRISING OF 1920-21. WHEN, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, CHEMICAL POISON WEAPONS WERE USED AGAINST CIVILIANS AND PEASANTS!!! The actual award ceremony took place in 1930, when the USSR celebrated the 10th anniversary of the creation of the First Cavalry Army. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THE SPECIAL SERVICES AND HEROISM OF THE AWARDED BROKER, G. SINCE he was the main organizer of the assassination of Meyer Seider, who shot Grigory Kotovsky in 1925. (TO WHOM ARE FAMILIAR WITH SOVIET HISTORIOGRAPHY, KOTOVSKY IS A LEGEND). Grigory Ivanovich Kotovsky (June 12 [24], 1881 – August 6, 1925) – Russian revolutionary, Soviet military and political figure, and hero of the Russian Civil War. He rose from a criminal in the Russian Empire to a member of the Union, Ukrainian, and Moldavian Central Executive Committees of the USSR. Member of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR. A legendary hero of Soviet folklore and literature. Silver, remnants of gilding, enamel, complex composite silhouette (counter-relief format) of a battle flag, engraved openwork oak leaves, smaller in size than the basic version 1.1. At the bottom of the reverse are the mintmaster’s initials I-K. A complete silver nut with a number, weight – 16.6 grams, nut weight – 5.9 grams. MUSEUM INVENTORY TAG WITH THE INSCRIPTION. Several examples are noted that differ in appearance from the majority of badges. The differences are clearly visible when comparing the elements of the semicircular wreath, the letters “????? ” on the red enamel ribbon, and a number of other details. The base of the order is thicker. The obverse design of this version of the order, unlike the first, has slight differences in. The oak wreath leaves are clearer and more detailed. The counter-relief on the reverse is also clearer. The reverses of the orders. Of this version differ in the clarity of the counter-relief. The lower part of the reverse is stamped with. Raised letters “? ” and? . These are most likely the initials of the minimaster who made the stamp for these orders. The orders of this version have the same types of silver washers and nuts with stamped markings as the orders of the first version. The number range for this version of the order is presumably between 13500 and 13999. The lowest known number is 13609, the highest is 13983. It should be noted that there are exceptions to this number range. Furthermore, each individual batch of 50 pieces out of 400 contains characteristic features. Leaf slits, the outline of a hammer and sickle, a more characteristic counter-relief reverse. Or smoothed without bulges, and the Münzmeister’s initials “I-K” and “I-N”. BIOGRAPHY OF THE KNIGHT. Recipient of three Orders of the Red Banner. Until 1907, he worked as a mechanic in factories in Odessa and Kyiv. In 1907, he was drafted into the Tsarist Army. For his participation in the murder of an officer in 1909, he was sentenced to six years in prison. He fought in World War I. In 1914, he was sent to the German front. In 1916, he deserted, was captured, and sentenced to 12 years of hard labor. The 1917 Revolution freed him from hard labor. Arriving in Chisinau, Waldman joined a partisan detachment in 1918, which later merged with Grigory Kotovsky’s brigade. As part of Kotovsky’s brigade, he participated in all the campaigns and battles of the Civil War. He was a squadron commander in the. Brigade, then an assistant. A regimental commander in Kotovsky’s 2nd Cavalry Corps. He was a close friend of the brigade commander. After the Civil War, ill-adapted to civilian life, he found himself out of work. Old place of work. For his past combat service, he was appointed director of the plant, and in early 1930, he was sent to America to study experience. In 1935, he managed peat mining in the village of Tugolessky Bor, Shatura District, Moscow Region. He was the main organizer of the murder of Meyer Seider, who shot Grigory Kotovsky in 1925. According to Kotovsky’s son, Waldman was executed in 1939, but no evidence has been found. The Tambov Uprising, or Antonovshchina (named after the leader of the uprising, chief of staff of the 2nd Insurgent Army, and a member of the party) The Antonov Rebellion Socialist Revolutionary A. Antonov’s rebellion was one of the largest peasant uprisings against the Russian Communist Party during the Russian Civil War, lasting in Tambov Governorate and surrounding regions from August 19, 1920, to June 1921. In Soviet historiography, it is sometimes referred to as the “Antonov Rebellion” or the Tambov Operation. The commander of the United Partisan Army and chairman of the Union of Working Peasants (STK) was Pyotr. Like the Kronstadt uprising, it largely contributed to the RCP’s decision to abandon the policy of War Communism and transition to the New Economic Policy (NEP). The use of chemical weapons against participants in the Tambov (Antonov) Uprising in 1921 is considered the first instance in history of the use of chemical warfare agents by a state against its own people. Key facts about this event. Order: The decision was enshrined in the famous. 0116 of June 12, 1921, signed by Mikhail Tukhachevsky and Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko. Goal: To flush the rebels out of the dense forests where they were hiding and out of reach of conventional artillery and cavalry. Gas type: Chlorine and phosgene (in cylinders and chemical shells) were primarily used. Execution: Gas attacks were carried out between June and August 1921. In particular, shelling of forested areas near Lake Ramza has been documented. Effectiveness: Despite the terrifying nature of the order, the actual combat effect was limited due to poor personnel training, a shortage of ammunition, and weather conditions. However, the psychological impact on the peasants and families of the rebels was colossal. It is worth noting that the use of gas was accompanied by a system of hostage-taking and executions of civilians, which together enabled the Red Army to suppress the uprising by mid-1921. Archival and reference materials in electronic form!! ORDER WITH NO ANALOGUES!!! A COMPREHENSIVE EXPANDED EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE ORDER!! MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN YOU RECEIVE IN PRIVATE BY CONTACTING ME WITH A PERSONAL QUESTION? IN THE INTERESTS OF THE CLIENT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANONYMITY, THE ORDER MARKING IS PARTIALLY HIDDEN. P/S FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE ALL-UNION MUSEUM!!

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This is an original 1926 (Taisho 15) Imperial Japanese Army document. “Chemical Weapons Peacetime Application Classification Chart”. Army Scientific Research Institute (Rikugun Kagaku Kenkyusho). This large-format blueprint (cyanotype) chart systematically categorizes. Chemical weapons research, including. Organic and inorganic compounds. Industrial and peacetime applications. Production and material structure systems. Rather than being a weapon manual. This is a structured research classification chart. Showing how the Japanese Army organized its military chemical research. During the Taisho period. It represents early pre-WWII military chemistry research. Making it an important primary historical document. Printed using traditional blueprint (cyanotype) method. Large folding single sheet. Age toning and stains. Small holes visible (see photos). Overall preserved in collectible condition. This is a historical research document. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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Badge to a friend of DOBROKHIM. Height (flag): 17.60 mm. Height (bayonet): 28.83 mm. Width: 31.88 mm. Screw length: 7.58 mm. Weight: 10.649 g. Made of solid silver and enamels. The reverse shows 3 silver hallmark stamps. The badge is in a great, above average condition with its details crisp and an appealing patina to the silver. The green enamels are mostly present and without repairs but does show a small chip in the upper left corner. There are also some surface scratches to the enamel (all pictured). Please note the absence of the screwplate. I’ve also included an ultra violet image to show the lack of modern repairs to the enamel. It also does a good job highlighting the surface condition. The Society of Friends of Chemical Defense and Chemical Industry (DOBROHIM) is a defense public organization formed on May 19th, 1924 in Moscow. The main task of DOBROKHIM was to assist the state in the development of the chemical industry, the chemicalization of agriculture, the deployment of the promotion of chemical knowledge among the population and its preparation for anti-chemical defense. In May 1925, the Society of Friends of the Air Fleet (ODVF) and the Society of Friends of Chemical Defense and Chemical Industry (DOBROHIM) merged into one Society – AVIAHIM of the USSR. We want to create a gas fence in which a new society will be built. Reach out to me with any and all questions you have. All sales are final. Condition and authentication are “as seen”.

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Army Chemical Warfare Trophy. It’s also referenced as the Chemical Warfare Service Trophy, and was awarded to top marksman in short-lived competition that involved firing from 200 yards with their service-issued gas masks on in a timed event. This is one of the more striking, unique, and hands down rare badges issued by the Army… It was made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, PA and is marked twice with their makers marks and Bronze. It’s unknown how many were ever awarded in its short, eight-year lifespan, but it’s estimated less than 10 were awarded annually. It’s likely only a small handful exist over 90 years later, and this is only the second to surface for sale in the past decade. It’s a larger badge, and measures 2 1/8 across. It is guaranteed original, authentic, and in exceptional original condition as shown. This piece is a holy grail piece for many Competition Shooting Badge collectors, and is museum collection worthy. There are absolutely no issues with this badge… It’s uncleaned, the pin mechanism works, and the makers marks and details are sharp throughout. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve! The item “1924-1931 US Army Chemical Warfare Trophy Shooting Badge/Medal BB&B Bronze EIC” is in sale since Thursday, April 1, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tommy!” and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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