Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden the lower half of the

the lower half of the image overlaid by a clear handwritten signature in black ink

within a red enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of “NATIONAL-SOZIALISTISCHE D

Both the obverse and reverse of the crossguard feature rounded medallions

measuring 65 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) overall

The men were deliberately and systematically overworked

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden the lower half of the( , 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