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"

last spring

Stamped onto the reverse of the tip fixture is an additional matching Waffenamt mark

in addition to some loss of the black finish

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