BADGE OF ORDER OF ST. VLADIMIR
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Russian Porcelain Room
About this object
Silver cross has outward flaring arms and there are crossed swords between the arms, indicating it was awarded for valor on the field of battle. Arms are enameled in a reddish color, outlined in black enamel. On front is a medallion enameled with an ermine canopy and Cyrillic letters for initials of the saint. On back is matching medallion with inscription in gold on a black enameled background. First or second class badge.
- Object name:
- BADGE OF ORDER OF ST. VLADIMIR
- Made from:
- Silver -- enamel -- silk moiré ribbon
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- H. 2 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 18.28
- Class:
- ORDER
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION on back: 22 Septembre 1782
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973