Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction This cap was extensively worn

This cap was extensively worn

constructed of gilded magnetic metal

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overlaid by a machine-embroidered Sturmabteilung- (SA) Sports Badge insignia consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a sword on top of a mobile swastika

encircled by a blue-enamelled riband bearing an inscription in Old Church Slavonic meaning “For Faith

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction This cap was extensively worn( 3 ). Instituted 3 October (22 September Old Style) 1782 by Empress Catherine II. (1782 1917 issue). Constructed of a gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black borders, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by an ermine mantle defaced by the monogram of St. Vladimir and executed in hand applied gilt and paint, situated within a gilded circular ring, the