Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 Archive surrounded by a blue-enamelled ring

surrounded by a blue-enamelled ring

loss of finish throughout the nickel-plated elements

He was evacuated to Canada

GRV (brass

Silver Merit Cross

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 Archive surrounded by a blue-enamelled ring( ). 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)