№121712Cross of Priests for the Crimean War

The Russian Empire. A cross for the clergy in memory of the Crimean (Eastern) War of 1853-56. The cross was awarded to all Russian Orthodox clergy (from metropolitans to priests). In total, about 40 thousand copies were minted at the St. Petersburg Mint. He was worn on the ribbon of the Order of St. Vladimir.

Very rare.

Dark bronze. State. minted. Size 100 * 60mm. Excellent safety, mirror field! On the moire neck ribbon of the Order of St. Vladimir. The length of the tape is 900 mm., Width 34 mm.