russian handkerchief, help

[bichon]

Hello
can you tell me more about this item ?
is it genuine ?
what is written ?
thanks for answers
cordially
Didier

[Egorka]

The inscription reads: ""Skobelev congratulates the soldiers with capture of village Shanovo and capturing Vesel Pasha, 28 December 1877"

The other three inscriptions I cannot see clearly. The shawl is dedicated to Russo-Turkish war 1877-1878.

Please, tell us what the size and material is? Please, post the reverse.
Such shawls existed, but I cannot comment on authenticity with certainty. Looks OK so far.
I think you should aply usual considerations regarding when werifying autenticity of fabrics. Some other memebers should help you with this.

[Egorka]

Here are some examples of such patriotic shawls from museum.



These were not only for women. F.ex. this one has illustrated code of military guards regulations.

[bichon]

Hello Egorka

many thanks for explanations and translation !!

I ask for more pictures
cordially
Didier

[bichon]

Hello Egorka

the size is about 70 x 66 cm
here is another picture
many thanks again
cordially
Didier

[Egorka]

BTW, Just lately saw on eBay a similar French handkerchief with Remington rifle instructions.

Top-left:
Skobelev in the trenches at Green mountains taken by him on 28 October 1877.

Top-Right:
Skobelev congratulates our forces with taking Sheinovo and capturing the army of Vesel' Pasha, 28 December 1877

Down-left:
Skobelev is crossing the Danube under enemy fire, 15 June 1877.

Down-right:
Skobelev is riding into the Geok fortress after part of it's wall was demolished by explosion of 78 puds of gunpowder, 12 January 1881. (1pud = 16kg)

[bichon]

Hello Egorka

You're the best !!

many many thanks

cordially
Didier

[Egorka]

Hello,
Today is the last day of the exposition in Moscow dedicated to 140 years of the war for liberation of Bulgaria 1877-1878.
There are some relevant items displayed including "your" handkerchief.
Unlike "yours", in this speciment you can see the manufacturer lable in Russian and French: Daniloff workshop in Moscow.
It is not the manufacturer I previously was thinking about.
The material: cotton, not wool.

[bichon]

Hello Egorka

many thanks again !!

cordially
Didier