Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction 1907 at Phoebus

1907 at Phoebus

in silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

These were typically equipped with the Messerschmitt 109 or Fw 190 to provide close air support to Wehrmacht ground troops

Footnote: Although no statutes have been found for the Order

suspended from a black-slate coloured-enamel flint

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction 1907 at Phoebus( . ). 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