Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 Newly Listed the underlying stiff framework on

the underlying stiff framework on the sidewalls is wrapped in a black rayon

the reverse maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn

in a protective plastic insert sleeve

leading the light company of the 3rd Select Embodied Militia

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 Newly Listed the underlying stiff framework on( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamel, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER