Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops Badge/Знак разведчика 1-го разряда в кавалерии и казачьих войсках

Badge was established on June 11, 1891. Awarded to the lower ranks who were in special teams of scouts in the cavalry and cossack troops. It was worn on the uniform and overcoat on the right side of the chest. Official material of the badge was cupronickel.

Original description.

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack  Troops Badge.jpg

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops Badge.jpg


Numerous variations are known.

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops Badge.jpg

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry  and Cossack Troops Badge.jpg


One of the most common variations.
Size 33.7 × 34.4 mm.
Weight 12.79 g.

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops Badge 1.jpg

Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops Badge 2.jpg

 
Rare screw variations.

Imperial  Russian Badge Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and Cossack Troops.jpg


Imperial  Russian Badge Scout of 1st Category in the Cavalry and  Cossack Troops.jpg
 
Another rare variation with surface mounted sabres (screw and nut are modern replacements).

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Another example of this variation.

Знак разведчика 1-го разряда  наборный.jpg
Знак разведчика 1-го разряда наборный.jpg
 
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