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

Footnote: The Order of Public Health was instituted on February 18

the initial "W" and the "N" on "NORTH'N" not fully depressed

59 mm (w) x 48

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