Original Item – Only One Available. This original Wagner Africa Corps “Black Cross” Combat Service Trench Cross is a rare issued award associated with combat operations during the Wagner Group’s deployment in Mali. The cross-style design, often referred to by collectors as the “Black Cross,” reflects a field-oriented combat recognition rather than a ceremonial or presentation piece, making it closely tied to active operational service within the African theater.

This example is fighter-numbered, a crucial detail that significantly elevates its collectability and authenticity. Numbered pieces were issued directly to individual personnel and were never intended for public circulation, resulting in very limited survival on the secondary market. The construction, ribbon, and finish are consistent with known Wagner-issued combat awards, and the overall condition remains excellent, preserving strong visual presence and original character.

Combat awards connected to Wagner’s African operations are among the most sought-after modern private military collectibles due to their restricted issuance, short operational windows, and direct link to real-world conflict zones. For advanced collectors of modern conflict memorabilia, private military history, or Wagner-related artifacts, this fighter-numbered trench cross represents a highly desirable and increasingly scarce piece with clear historical context tied to the War in Mali.