Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 GTRexclude The cap measures 235 mm

The cap measures 235 mm in width x 267 mm in depth x 135 mm in height

while the front of the cap features scalloped slopes

He later transferred to minesweeper duty and was the recipient of numerous awards

missing its suspension as evidenced by the screw hole at the top of the medal

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 GTRexclude The cap measures 235 mm( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamel, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER