Order of Saint Vladimir, Military Division, I & II Class Breast Star

SKU: 01.RUS.0110.202.01

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Attributes

country

Russia
date of institution

September 22, 1782
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

Star measures approximately 90mm. The value is dependent on the period and quality of manufacture, and the maker. There are slight variations of the design and size of this star.

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 earliest stars were silver embroidered.

The military division of this order features crossed swords.

The obverse features an inscription, translated as "Utility, Honour, Glory."

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