Keywords: Andrey1.jpg en Order Of Saint Andrew The Apostle Reinstated on 1 July 1998 after its abolition in 1917 the Order Of Saint Andrew is the highest military and civilian order of Russia It is awarded for exceptional services leading to prosperity and glory of Russia The order has a medal worn around the neck on a gilded chain and a star worn on a blue sash across the shoulder http //www vippresent ru/ http //www vippresent ru/ PD-RU-exempt orders decorations and medals cc-zero Badges of the Order of St Andrew Medals of the Russian Federation Collar of the Order of St Andrew Stars of chivalric orders St Andrew |