The Order of St Vladimir, set of insignia, Second Class, St Petersburg, circa 1900

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09.06.2021 14:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 75 | The Order of St Vladimir, set of insignia, Second Class, St Petersburg, circa 1900
An Important Swiss Collection (lots 65, 73-96, 171-172, 195-199, 231-234, 253)

The Order of St Vladimir, set of insignia, Second Class, St Petersburg, circa 1900



Comprising:

(i) Sash badge, by Nicholls and Plinke of St Petersburg, enamelled red, gold and black, the Cyrillic initials of the saint centered on an ermine mantle surmounted by a crown, struck to suspension ring with marker's mark 'AP', 56 standard, 53mm by 48mm, with a length of black-bordered red sash ribbon

(ii) Breast star, silver and gilt, with gold, silver and enamel centre, with the motto 'Usefulness, Honour and Glory' in Russian, struck to back with maker's initials for Nicholls & Plinke, 84 standard, 88mm by 88mm
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