Cross of the order of St. Vladimir of III class. Circa 1960. Gilt bronze and red enamel. No apparent marking. 5 x 5 cm Important wear to the gilding. Order of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) created in 1958 for service to the church. It includes 3 classes. Until 1961, only foreigners could receive it. Before 1961 (?), there was no text around the central medallion. [Russian art]