Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, c.1916 United Republic of separated by wax paper dividers

separated by wax paper dividers to protect the images

who adopted a more aggressive Balkan policy

the interior retaining an intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a maker’s code of “A4/41”

with loosening of the oval applique evident

joined through the quadrants by Gold latticework

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, c.1916 United Republic of separated by wax paper dividers( ). Instituted September 22nd, 1782. In bronze gilt, a wartime issued IV class badge, in the form of a cross pattee with red and black enamel arms, the central medallions hand painted, measures 34. 7 mm (w) x 38. 34 mm (h), reverse 6 oclock arm marked K under enamels, worn on full length ribbon, obverse 9 oclock arm has been re enamelled, light wear, in near very fine condition.