Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive the trousers features six belt

the trousers features six belt loops at the waist line with two small size-adjusting belts towards the rear with one single blackened metal (magnetic) slider each for size adjustment

maker marked “Funke & Brüninghaus

constructed of a card stock binding with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner

A 1877-79 South Africa Medal to the  6th Brigade

Gaißmayer retained a passion for flying

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive the trousers features six belt( . ). Instituted February 23, 1748. A rare reduced size knight in 14K Gold, red enamel arms with black borders, the obverse medallion is hand painted with a crowned red and ermine mantle with the monogram of St. Vladimir, the reverse bears the inscription 22 CEHTAPA 1782, unmarked, measures 21. 58mm (w) x 25. 42mm (h), weighs 5. 8 grams (including ribbon), worn on a correct replacement ribbon, enamels intact, of excellent quality, scarce, in