Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of St. Equal-To-The-Apostles Prince Vladimir, Ii Class Star, C.1960 Auction with a soldered-on catch

with a soldered-on catch

the obverse illustrating the German Hunting Association elk’s head insignia with a swastika backed by emanating rays above

measuring 118 mm x 43 mm

a First War veteran’s badge

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of St. Equal-To-The-Apostles Prince Vladimir, Ii Class Star, C.1960 Auction with a soldered-on catch( " " 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