Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold A Bavarian 1st Class Military

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

33 mm (h - inclusive of Imperial Crown with adorned cross)

The interior of the cap is fully lined with a black cotton/rayon blended fabric

mounted to a silver gilt with red and green enamelled base

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Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Hold A Bavarian 1st Class Military( . ). 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