Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold without swords)

without swords)

four red enamelled pillars with four rectangles at each demonstrating a repeated cross

stained enamels

he led his men on foot to within a few hundred yards of hostile lines to recover two disabled tanks

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold without swords)( . ). Instituted February 23, 1748. A rare reduced size knight in 14K Gold, red enamel arms with black borders, the obverse medallion is hand painted with a crowned red and ermine mantle with the monogram of St. Vladimir, the reverse bears the inscription 22 CEHTAPA 1782, unmarked, measures 21. 58mm (w) x 25. 42mm (h), weighs 5. 8 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct replacement ribbon, enamels intact, of excellent quality, scarce, in