Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Inhaber Cross with Swords

Inhaber Cross with Swords

two hook closure on the front

the Kilties visited France

slight wear to gilt

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Inhaber Cross with Swords( , 4 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 (22 September O. S.) by Empress Catherine II. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamelled borders, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted ermine mantle, topped by a crown presenting a monogram of Saint Vladimir, situated within a gilded ring, the reverse bearing a central black