Chechenya, Republic Of Ichkeria. An Order Of Schamil Or Defender Of Honour, I Class, C.1995 Auction The motto of the RAD

The motto of the RAD is deeply etched

1952 and was in service with the Royal Canadian Regiment in the field until August 31

Lorna Dickenson from McAuley War Services Assoc

Further down the rear seams on either side where the ends of the straps of the belt terminate are small embroidered horizontal loops

The fittings and cross-guard are brass

Chechenya, Republic Of Ichkeria. An Order Of Schamil Or Defender Of Honour, I Class, C.1995 Auction The motto of the RAD( ). 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),