Russia, Federation. Russian Orthodox Church Order Of The Holy Apostle Andrew The First, Cased Set United Republic of measuring 22 x 25 mm

measuring 22 x 25 mm

with many others wounded and captured

along with a dove and olive branch representing peace

measuring 38 mm x 37 mm

Russia, Federation. Russian Orthodox Church Order Of The Holy Apostle Andrew The First, Cased Set United Republic of measuring 22 x 25 mm( ). Instituted in 1988. Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt, central insignia is oval shaped, the centrepiece depicting St. Andrew the First in the Rostov Finift technique, the saint backed by a St. Andrew's Cross, the centerpiece surrounded by a ring consisting of twenty one glass stones, the ring framed by two palm branches forming an open ended wreath, the wreath bearing four ruby coloured stones at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock