Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Vladimir, Iv Class In Gold, C.1905 United Republic of A Fine WWI Iron Cross

A Fine WWI Iron Cross

above the dates "1853-1854-1855-1856"

accompanied by Buckingham Palace Letter and Condolence Card

A silver gilt cross with white enameled arms

50 mm x 51 mm)

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Vladimir, Iv Class In Gold, C.1905 United Republic of A Fine WWI Iron Cross( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. In Gold, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enamelled arms trimmed with black enamel which has been replaced in the 1920s, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER 1782), the twelve oclock arm