Russian Orhtodox Crosses

[Wizzadora]

Hello, we have these two crosses in the family and I am trying to identify them. Our family lived around the black sea, near present-day Gumushane and Trabzon, later moved to Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz. There is a chance these are Russian but also either Armenian or something else. Dated back to at least late 1800s-early 1900s but could be older. Can you help me identify them?

[Wizzadora]

Posting the link with the photos again as it didn't work before : https://imgur.com/a/i3VEVft

[dognose]

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[Wizzadora]

Thanks! I couldn't figure out how to do it. Here are the photos:

[dognose]

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[Mart]

Hello! Both crosses were made in the Kostroma province of Russia.
1. 1899-1908 Silversmith "КИТ" (possibly K.I. Tropin)
2. 1908-1927, but more likely before 1917. Silversmith "АБ" (there are many candidates).
Products of Kostroma silversmiths were sold throughout the country, largely due to their low cost.

[Wizzadora]

Hello! Both crosses were made in the Kostroma province of Russia.
1. 1899-1908 Silversmith "КИТ" (possibly K.I. Tropin)
2. 1908-1927, but more likely before 1917. Silversmith "АБ" (there are many candidates).
Products of Kostroma silversmiths were sold throughout the country, largely due to their low cost.

Wow! Thank you so much! This is great info.