Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree Auction Archive with "RPR"

with "RPR"

and Firefighter's Merit Cross

the interior with a white cotton-blended liner and intact hinge cover

mounted to a an eight-pointed silver star base

Rear Admiral Wilhelm Meendsen-Bohlken

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree Auction Archive with "RPR"Instituted 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