Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction Cross for Exterior Operations

Cross for Exterior Operations

in silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

suspended from a black-slate coloured-enamel flint

These were typically equipped with the Messerschmitt 109 or Fw 190 to provide close air support to Wehrmacht ground troops

within a barbed wire wreath

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Auction Cross for Exterior Operations( . ). 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