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BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. VLADIMIR

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Gold cross pattée with red, outlined black enameled arms with crossed gold swords between arms (hilts down) obverse center has ermine mantle with saint's initials CB. Reverse has date of order's founding 22 September 1782 in Cyrillic. Both are against a black enameled ground. Neck ribbon is silk moiré with three equal stripes, black, red, black.

Object name:
BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. VLADIMIR
Made from:
Gold -- enamel -- silk moiré ribbon
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
ca. 1850-ca. 1900
Size:
H. 2 1/16 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
18.34
Class:
ORDER
Signature marks:
MARK on back: 56, AY; on loop: 56
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973