Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree GTRexclude only very slight discolouration on

only very slight discolouration on eagle head

With magnetic core

An oval-shaped badge constructed of bronze

scattered surface rust on the reverse

Medal for the 60th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of Saint Vladimir Of The Russian Orthodox Church, 3Rd Degree GTRexclude only very slight discolouration onInstituted 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