Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Vladimir, Iv Class In Gold, C.1905 Hold marked "G10" on the reverse

marked "G10" on the reverse

An excellently preserved first pattern early Luftwaffe dagger of outstanding workmanship by the well-established maker

The medal is not often found

the images documenting an extensive career beginning with mandatory RAD service

The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “WILH

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Vladimir, Iv Class In Gold, C.1905 Hold marked "G10" on the reverse( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. In Gold, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enamelled arms trimmed with black enamel which has been replaced in the 1920s, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER 1782), the twelve oclock arm