Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Military Division, III Class Cross (Emigre Type, c.1925, in silver/gilt)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0115.203.01.002

Estimated market value:

$800 USD

  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Military Division, III Class Badge (provisional government, with swords)
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Military Division, III Class Badge (provisional government, with swords)
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Military Division, III Class Badge (provisional government, with swords) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$800 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Makers
    French maker
  • Composition
    Silver/Gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SS Rev: SS
  • Size
    36x36mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, III Class Knight, Military Division, c.1925

(Орден Святого Станислава). Instituted 1765. Of French manufacture, in silver gilt, consisting of a red enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, swords in each quadrant overlaid with a Russian Imperial Eagle, obverse centre presenting "SS" for Saint Stanislaus on white enamels and a green laurel surround, reverse centre also presenting the "SS" monogram, hallmarked with a boars head on horizontally pierced suspension ball denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838, measuring 37 mm (w) x 41 mm (h - inclusive of ball suspension), on original ribbon, with enamel loss and wear, remains fine.

History


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 (see POL101).

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 was awarded to Non-Christians, and the version with swords was awarded to military personnel.

The obverse features the initials of the Saint.

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