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

SKU: 01.RUS.0110.202.01

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  •  I & II Class Breast Star (in silver, with swords)

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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Versions

  • Price

    $7,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: польза честь и слава срив

  • Size

    90mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $7,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: польза честь и слава срив

  • Size

    87mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    There are minor variations with the size and design of the star. A very scarce award. Swords are pierced through the center, and often ha...

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  • Price

    $13,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: польза честь и слава срив

  • Size

    90mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: польза честь и слава срив

  • Size

  • Maker

    Eduard, St. Petersburg.

  • Version Remarks

    This example was sold by Auktionshaus Andreas Theis for €24,000 in April 2014.

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