Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac For estate purposes

For estate purposes

constructed of a white cotton base with multi-coloured machine embroidery

William James Barber died on May 11

exhibiting nice crossgraining

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac For estate purposesInstituted 1957. In bronze gilt, a latin cross of red enamelled arms, the obverse medallion presents the Orthodox priest, encircled by a red ring inscribed (For Church Merits), the reverse features a central rivet, and single vertical pin, measures 49. 7mm in diameter, measures 40. 5 grams, pin does not release from catch, areas of discolouration, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: This order was created on the 40th anniversary of the Patriarch