Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction in silver frame with iron

in silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

1907 at Phoebus

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

the spin perforated with dual eyelets at both the front and back

suspended from a black-slate coloured-enamel flint

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction in silver frame with iron( . ). 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