German-Russian volunteer Siberian Cossack legion cap cockade
These badges were all found at the same place. The guy who found them said the following:
"I found all the cockades and Jäger badges north of Berlin in a former camp. I suspect that since there were a large number, they should probably be passed on to the Cossacks and Eastern front units. But then the war ended, and everything was hidden. "
These badges were worn on the Ubanka(Typical Cossack fur cap), see attached picture. Could also be worn on a visor cap or side cap. They were always sewn in place and you can see the 4 holes meant for that purpose.
These were used together with their "German "uniform with special insignia and the well known cloth patch we is much more commonly encountered.
These cockades are extremely hard to find, if you ever find them most are newly painted.
Condition is good with almost complete ORIGINAL paint. Stamped iron.
Roughly 35 x 25 mm.
HISTORY;
During World War II, most Siberian Cossacks fought for the Soviets. But some Siberian Cossacks joined the German 1st Cossack Division. They made up the 2nd Regiment of the 1st Brigade. In 1945 most of them were transferred by the Allies to the Soviets.
