Order of the White Eagle, Type I (1831-1856), Civil Division, Breast Star

SKU: 01.RUS.0106.102.01

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Attributes

country

Russia
date of institution

1831
makers

Albert Keibel ; Eduard ; Wilhelm Keibel; Julius Keibel; Dmitri Osipov; Nichols & Plinke; Karl Schubert; Imanuel Pannasch (all from St. Petersburg); and other Russian makers. Russian awards were also manufactured by Austrian, German, French and other European makers.
remarks

The order of White Eagle became a Russian order in 1831, and the first type badge (1831-1856) features a large crown without blue ribbons. During this period official stars were issued only as embroidered versions (although metal stars could have been obtained as private purchase insignia). Value of higher-end Russian Orders varies greatly; value depends on period and quality of manufacture, maker and the provenance; as well as value of Russian currency and general economic situation in Russia. A rare award.

History

This was originally a Polish Order, created by Augustus II, King of Poland in 1705.

This award was primarily conferred upon Polish nationals within Russia, but was later adopted as a Russian Order after the conclusion of the Polish rebellions in 1831, as a deliberate political act by Czar Nicholas I as a way to deprive the Polish ruling classes of power and decision-making capabilities.

The breast star with swords are awarded to military personnel.

The obverse features an inscription, translated as "For Faith, King, and Law".

The earliest stars were embroidered silver.

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