Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 Newly Listed Instituted in 1905: in silver

Instituted in 1905: in silver with red enamels

unmarked but typical Hermann Wernstein

inscribed “Dem Siegreichen Heere”

1918 per order of October 29th to Vizefeldwebel-Offizier-Aspirant Hans Martens of Feldbahn Betreibs Abteilung 22

itself mounted via three screwposts to a highly-polished nickel-plated non-magnetic circular disk base bearing engraved ornate leafing around the circumference

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917 Newly Listed Instituted in 1905: in silver( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. A bronze gilt cross, circa 1917 period issue, featuring a red enamel cross with a black enamel border around each arm, the obverse central medallion presenting a black enamel field with a superimposed red and yellow enamelled curtain opening to reveal the initials SV, the reverse medallion presents a black enamel field with the inscription 22 CEHTAPA 1782, measures 34. 22mm x 38. 28mm, weighed 14. 4