Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden hallmarked on the loop &

hallmarked on the loop & marked "1"

last spring

a covered spider fitter at the top

the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III surrounded by the relief inscription “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”

the announcement appearing in the Sixth Supplement to the London Gazette 30288 of Friday

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden hallmarked on the loop &( , 4 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 (22 September O. S.) by Empress Catherine II. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamelled borders, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted ermine mantle, topped by a crown presenting a monogram of Saint Vladimir, situated within a gilded ring, the reverse bearing a central black