Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 GTRexclude two loops for uniform attachment

two loops for uniform attachment on the reverse

minor flecking of enamels and tarnishing of gilt evident

centre enameled

Austrian Order of the Iron Crown - in Gold and enamels

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 GTRexclude two loops for uniform attachment( , 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