Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 GTRexclude He later transferred to minesweeper

He later transferred to minesweeper duty and was the recipient of numerous awards

The officer wears an Iron Cross 1st Class

One Silver Grade award

plus a reinforced visor

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Vladimir, Civil Division Iii Class Cross, C. 1916 GTRexclude He later transferred to minesweeper( , 3 ). Instituted 3 October 1782 by Catherine II. (c. 1916 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms trimmed with black enamel, the obverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted monogram of Saint Vladimir, the reverse bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered Julian calendar institution date of 22 1782 (22 SEPTEMBER