Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold Chief of Staff"

Chief of Staff"

A Bavarian 1st Class Military Merit Cross with Crown & Swords

maker marked “30” for “Hauptmünzamt Wien” on the reverse directly above the catch

NON CONFUNDAR IN AETERNUM” (“IN THE

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold Chief of Staff"( . ). 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