Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 GTRexclude Originally designed in the Byzantine

Originally designed in the Byzantine Revival-Romanesque Revival styles

Of Spanish Manufacture

Napoleon's fortunes changed dramatically in 1812 after his failed invasion of Russia

and continued serving with her after the war

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, IV Class, by Keibel, c.1917 GTRexclude Originally designed in the Byzantine( , 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