Order of Saint Vladimir
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The Imperial Order of Saint Prince Vladimir (Russian: орден Святого Владимира) was an Imperial Russian order established on 3 October [O.S. 22 September] 1782 by Empress Catherine II in memory of the deeds of Saint Vladimir, the Grand Prince and the Baptizer of the Kievan Rus'.
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Imperial Order of Saint Prince Vladimir | |
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![]() Star of the Order | |
Awarded by the Emperor of All Russia ![]() | |
Type | Dynastic Order |
Established | 3 October 1782 (1782-10-03) |
Country | Russian Empire |
Royal house | House of Romanov |
Religious affiliation | Russian Orthodox Church |
Motto | "Benefit, Honour and Glory" |
Status | No longer awarded |
Grades | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th classes |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Saint George |
Next (lower) | Order of Saint Anna |
![]() Ribbon of the order |
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