A very well-preserved Heer splinter pattern camouflage reversible winter hood
The shell is topped by an integral lid which folds over the outer side
constructed of a card stock binding with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner
measuring 55 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)
maker marked “Funke & Brüninghaus
Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Vladimir, Reduced Size IV Cross in Gold, c.1880 Archive A very well-preserved Heer splinter( . ). 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