Commanders Coin. Governor of Bashkortostan, Russia.

Commanders Coin. Governor of Bashkortostan, Russia. Given by the above.

Provenance: Part of the collection of military and civilian items retired Colonel Søren Bo Jacobsen received as gifts on official assignments as colonel in the life guard and as Defense Attaché in Moscow etc.

Søren Bo Bojesen started his military career in 1974 and became a second lieutenant in 1976 with Russian as a speciality. He served in several units, including the Royal Life Guard, and was later promoted to colonel. In 2000 he was selected for General Staff courses in Russia, as the only Danish officer since 1917, which led to a role as defense attaché in Moscow from 2003-2008. Stationed in Stettin 2008-2013. Afghanistan 2010. After military service he was private secretary to Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, and later estate manager at Aastrup Gods.

Weight: 32.8 g. Measurements: 3,6x3,6cm. Condition: see pictures.