Description
exhibiting spotting overall
there are sporadic patches of mothing
7 mm (w) x 61 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension
wear evident and weak hinge
He died of Tuberculosis at the age of 21
Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Vladimir, Iv Class In Gold, C.1905 Auction Archive exhibiting spotting overall( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. In Gold, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enamelled arms trimmed with black enamel which has been replaced in the 1920s, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER 1782), the twelve oclock arm