Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden Both the obverse and reverse

Both the obverse and reverse of the crossguard feature rounded medallions

The men were deliberately and systematically overworked

possibly Karl Veith (1894-1979)

he was named Engineer Commander in 1906

of which We are seized in right of Our Crown

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 visually-hidden Both the obverse and reverse( , 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