Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac As on March 18

As on March 18

slight wear to gilt

A Commemorative Medal 1898

the blade sits securely within a gilded bronze crossguard which bears double-sided central fouled anchors

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac As on March 18( , 4 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 (22 September O. S.) by Empress Catherine II. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamelled borders, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted ermine mantle, topped by a crown presenting a monogram of Saint Vladimir, situated within a gilded ring, the reverse bearing a central black