A Rare White Army Russian Gallipoli Commemorative Cross, 1920-1921.

A Rare White Army Russian Gallipoli Commemorative Cross, 1920-1921. This significant military artifact, known as the Gallipoli Cross, was established in 1921 as a commemorative badge for the officers and soldiers of General Wrangel's Russian Army who were evacuated to the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey following their retreat from Crimea during the Russian Civil War. The badge is cast from a copper alloy with a refined matte patina, featuring a flat-faced Greek cross design with distinct raised borders and Cyrillic lettering. The horizontal bar prominently bears the inscription Gallipoli, while the upper and lower vertical arms are marked with the years "1920" and "1921," respectively, denoting the period of the "Gallipoli Sitting" and the army's survival in exile. As a symbol of the resilience of the White Movement, such crosses were highly revered by the "Gallipolians" and remains a poignant emblem of Russian military history and the post-revolutionary diaspora. The reverse is equipped with a central screw-post mounting, a standard fastening technique for early 20th-century military awards and insignia. Measuring approximately 3 cm by 3 cm, this badge serves as a rare and authentic testament to the endurance of the Russian Imperial military traditions abroad. The item is in good condition.