Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden hallmarked on the loop &

hallmarked on the loop & marked "1"

in addition to some loss of the black finish

the announcement appearing in the Sixth Supplement to the London Gazette 30288 of Friday

this cap is considered scarce and is in fine condition

the obverse bearing a central circular wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden hallmarked on the loop &( , 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