Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, 4th. Class, Military Division C.1917

(Орден Святого Владимира, 3-я степень крест). 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 CEHTAБPA 1782, measures 34.22mm x 38.28mm, weighed 14.4 grams, on a replacement correct ribbon, enamels fully intact, unmarked, of good quality Russian manufacture, in very fine condition.