Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, I & II Class Breast Star (in black enamel Imperial Crown)
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SKU: 01.RUS.0115.101.01.005
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First Class Breast Star with a crown, silver with gold, partially enamelled, on screw. The gold plated back and screw parts with manufacturer's hallmarks NP and silver hallmarks, crown in black enamel, wreath in medallion finely chased.
Originally this was a Polish Order created on May 7, 1765 by King Stanislaus II, to honour the Patron Saint of Poland, St. Stanislas of Krakow.
This Order became a Russian Order after the Polish Rebellion of 1830, when Polish forces were suppressed. It was adopted as a Russian Order in 1831.
The version with an eagle in the centre was awarded to Non-Christians, and the version with swords was awarded to military personnel.
The obverse features an inscription, translated as "Encourages by Rewarding".
The earliest stars were in embroidered version.
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