Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 visually-hidden 37" on faded blue ribbon

37" on faded blue ribbon

It features reinforced side walls fully lined on the exterior with a black rayon cap band which features alternating Kyffhäuserbund insignia and mobile swastikas

In stamped brass with a white metal insignia in the centre

in gilded bronze and fine quality white enamels

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 visually-hidden 37" on faded blue ribbon( ). Instituted September 22nd, 1782. In 14K Gold, a beautiful St. Vladimir in the form of a cross pattee with red and black bulbous enamel arms (typical of early produced crosses), with delicately hand painted insignia, the reverse inscribed in Russian with the institution date September 22, 1782, on a loop for suspension with original ribbon, loop marked with French Gold import mark, measures 34. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5mm (h), weighs (with original ribbon)