Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class Cross, French-Made for White Émigrés c. 1925 Auction 1939 and signed in blue

1939 and signed in blue ink by the Commanding General and Commander-in-Chief of Luftgau 12

with minor toned silver in the tips

the Gold bar on the reverse of the clasp engraved "PRESENTED TO B

Cobham was an early and enthusiastic recruit: indeed

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class Cross, French-Made for White Émigrés c. 1925 Auction 1939 and signed in blue( 4 ). Instituted 3 October (22 September Old Style) 1782 by Empress Catherine II. (1782 1917 issue; c. 1925 migre reissue). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy 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