Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 Auction and red Imperial German tri-colour

and red Imperial German tri-colour overlaid by a gilded national eagle

On April 4

which Hitler refused to accept

The insignia measures 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) overall

the edges of the lid trimmed in black

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class in Gold, Civil Division, c.1830 Auction and red Imperial German tri-colour( ). Instituted September 22nd, 1782. In 14K Gold, a beautiful St. Vladimir in the form of a cross pattee with red and black bulbous enamel arms (typical of early produced crosses), with delicately hand painted insignia, the reverse inscribed in Russian with the institution date September 22, 1782, on a loop for suspension with original ribbon, loop marked with French Gold import mark, measures 34. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5mm (h), weighs (with original ribbon)