Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Vladimir, IV. Class, Military Division with Swords, c. 1917 Newly Listed A First War 86th Machine

A First War 86th Machine Gun Battalion Cap Badge: In browning copper

An army etched short bayonet measuring 350 mm

extensive loss evident in the blue enamels on both centrepiece rings

in otherwise fine condition

then as Chief

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Vladimir, IV. Class, Military Division with Swords, c. 1917 Newly Listed A First War 86th Machine( ). Instituted September 22nd, 1782. Constructed of bronze gilt with red and black enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with straight arms, with crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a delicately hand painted insignia, the reverse inscribed in Russian with the institution date September 22, 1782, on a loop for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 35. 0 mm (w) x 39. 0 mm