Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction constructed of gilded magnetic metal

constructed of gilded magnetic metal

encircled by a blue-enamelled riband bearing an inscription in Old Church Slavonic meaning “For Faith

Luftwaffe troop inspections

in occupied Germany

This cap was extensively worn

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction constructed of gilded magnetic metal( 3 ). Instituted 3 October (22 September Old Style) 1782 by Empress Catherine II. (1782 1917 issue). Constructed of a gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black borders, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by an ermine mantle defaced by the monogram of St. Vladimir and executed in hand applied gilt and paint, situated within a gilded circular ring, the