Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction Hindenburg cross /Swords

Hindenburg cross /Swords

This cap was extensively worn

Luftwaffe troop inspections

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

which is lined with grey rayon

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, III Class Cross, c. 1916 Auction Hindenburg cross /Swords( 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