Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 GTRexclude Comprising

Comprising

rivets period reinforced

34 mm long vent on the reverse with original white tie string fed through three eyelet reinforced holes on either side for size adjustment

some flecking to the handle insignia

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 GTRexclude Comprising( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. A bronze gilt cross, circa 1917 period issue, featuring a red enamel cross with a black enamel border around each arm, the obverse central medallion presenting a black enamel field with a superimposed red and yellow enamelled curtain opening to reveal the initials SV, the reverse medallion presents a black enamel field with the inscription 22 CEHTAPA 1782, measures 34. 22mm x 38. 28mm, weighed 14. 4