Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of St. Equal-To-The-Apostles Prince Vladimir, Ii Class Star, C.1960 Newly Listed "96" with "43" over "60"

"96" with "43" over "60" at the left

2) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords ribbon

Documents in generally very good condition

Charlotte Cross 1916 - In silvered bronze

measuring 143x204mm

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of St. Equal-To-The-Apostles Prince Vladimir, Ii Class Star, C.1960 Newly Listed "96" with "43" over "60"( " " 2 ). Instituted 1957 by Patriarch Alexy I. Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of a ribbed and pebbled eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central raised depiction of Prince Vladimir (Vladimir the Great) flanked by Cyrillic initials and for (SAINT VLADIMIR), within a ring of red enamels with a raised gilt Cyrillic inscription of (FOR CHURCH MERIT), surrounded by a ribbed gilt ring, the reverse with a barrel hinge and