Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden he was named Engineer Commander

he was named Engineer Commander in 1906

measuring 65 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) overall

the lower half of the image overlaid by a clear handwritten signature in black ink

excellent quality overall and rare combination of awards

Both the obverse and reverse of the crossguard feature rounded medallions

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden he was named Engineer Commander( , 4 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 (22 September O. S.) by Empress Catherine II. Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamelled borders, the obverse bearing a central black enamelled medallion overlaid by a hand painted ermine mantle, topped by a crown presenting a monogram of Saint Vladimir, situated within a gilded ring, the reverse bearing a central black