Order of Saint Vladimir, Military Division, II Class Cross

SKU: 01.RUS.0110.203.01

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  • II Class Badge (in gold, with swords)
  • II Class Badge (in gold, with swords)
  • II Class Badge (in gold, with swords) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • makers
    Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg; Eduard, St. Petersburg; Wilhelm Keibel, St. Petersburg; Julius Keibel, St. Petersburg; Dmitri Osipov, St. Petersburg; Nichols & Plinke, St. Petersburg; Karl Schubert, St. Petersburg; Imanuel Pannasch, St. Petersburg; and other Russian makers. Russian awards were also manufactured by Austrian, German, French, German and other European makers.
  • remarks
    Cross measures approximately 50x50mm, and is worn as neck decoration. The value is dependent on the period and quality of manufacture, and the maker. There are minor variations of the design and size of this cross. Swords are pierced through the center, and often hallmarked.

History


The Order was founded by Catherine the Great. It was at first created as a purely civilian award, and conferred upon those who served the state for at 35 years. In addition, it was conferred upon those who had assisted during emergencies, epidemics, or famine, and those who had saved others from danger. It could also be bestowed upon the clergy and to those who had made distinguished contribution to their professions.

The military division of this order features crossed swords.

There are several variations in the size and style of the badge.

The obverse inscription features the Saint's initials.

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Versions

  • Price

    $6,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: SV Rev: 22 CEHTAБPA 1782

  • Size

    49.7x50.1mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $6,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: SV Rev: 22 CEHTAБPA 1782

  • Size

    60.5mm x 56mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Offered by Morton & Eden Ltd in 2012 for £12,000.

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  • Price

    $10,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: 22 CEHTAБPA 1782

  • Size

    48x48mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    On Non-Christian version, the center medallion features a Russian Imperial eagle, instead of the Imperial mantle. A rare award.

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: SV Rev: 22 CEHTAБPA 1782

  • Size

    49mm

  • Maker

    Pavel Ovchnikov

  • Version Remarks

    This example was sold by D. Markov/ The New York Sale for $40,800 in January 2016.

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