Orders of Saint Vladimir with "Engraved Guards" Swords and "Black" Flat Enamel made by Unidentified Russian Workshop /CР?/

1st class cross of Saint Vladimir order with unusual swords and iconography that are typical for this unidentified manufacturer.

Gold, enamel.
Size 57.4 x 52.8 mm.
Weight 21.9 g.

Marks are unreadable.

 

4th class cross of Saint Vladimir order with swords.

Gold, enamel.
Size 44 x 39 mm.
Weight 9.33 g.

Marked with gold hallmark "56" /"large numbers" variation that was used during 1850s/ and partly readable year mark "[1]85?».

Central medallions.

Marks.

Same cross after restoration (if you can call it that) of reverse medallion.

 

1st class Saint Anna cross with swords of practically identical form. Unfortunately maker's mark is only partly readable "CР?".

Privately Commissioned Orders of Saint Anna with Imperial Crown

2nd class cross from unknown manufacturer. Gold, enamel. Cross width 41 mm. Weight 20 g. Crown marked with "72" and St. Petersburg assay office year mark "1856". Cross marked with "72", partly readable St. Petersburg assay office year mark ".8.." and unreadable maker's mark under the enamel...

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