Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive measuring 55 mm (w) x

measuring 55 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

maker marked “Funke & Brüninghaus

the trousers features six belt loops at the waist line with two small size-adjusting belts towards the rear with one single blackened metal (magnetic) slider each for size adjustment

A 1877-79 South Africa Medal to the  6th Brigade

The shell is topped by an integral lid which folds over the outer side

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive measuring 55 mm (w) x( . ). Instituted February 23, 1748. A rare reduced size knight in 14K Gold, red enamel arms with black borders, the obverse medallion is hand painted with a crowned red and ermine mantle with the monogram of St. Vladimir, the reverse bears the inscription 22 CEHTAPA 1782, unmarked, measures 21. 58mm (w) x 25. 42mm (h), weighs 5. 8 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct replacement ribbon, enamels intact, of excellent quality, scarce, in