Russia, Order of St Vladimir, founded in 1782, gold and enamel Cross IVth class, St Petersburg title mark 56 on the ring, St Petersburg and IK goldsmith's hallmark under the red enamel, 3.45 x 3.45 cm Provenance: awarded to Johann Friedrich Weisse (1792-1869), physician and naturalist, notably Imperial Court physician. The decoration has remained in the family by descent to the present day.