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A Sash or Neck Badge of the Order of St. Vladimir, Civil Division, First or Second Class, maker's mark I.O. or O.I., mid 19th Century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 58.5mm (including suspension ring) by 53.1mm
in gold and very dark red enamel bordered in black, with gold and enamel centre and the date on reverse in silver, with some loss of black enamel from the border at top edge due to wear, otherwise in extremely fine condition
Catalogue Note
The institution of The Order of St. Vladimir on September 22nd 1782 marked the 25th Anniversary of Catherine the Great's reign. The Order was bestowed in four classes and the First and Second Class badges were of similar size, distinguished by the manner of wear (First Class from a sash, Second Class from a neck riband). When awarded for long service with honour or for special valour, the Third and Fourth Classes were worn from a riband bow. Awards for military service were distinguished by the addition of crossed swords in the angles of the badge.