Order of the White Eagle, Type II (1856-1917), Civil Division, Breast Star

SKU: 01.RUS.0107.102.01

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  • Breast Star (privately-made) Obverse

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
    Type II was introduced in 1856, and the badge features flowing blue ribbons (pendalia) and smaller crown. The official star was issued in silver gilt, with an enamelled center.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 very scarce 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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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star

  • Price

    $4,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE

  • Size

    77mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Type II was introduced in 1856, and the badge features flowing blue ribbons (pendalia) and smaller crown. The official star was issued in...

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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star (in bronze gilt)

  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Silver/Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE

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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star (with diamonds)

  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled/Diamonds

  • Inscription

    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE

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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star (for non-christians)

  • Price

    $20,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE

  • Size

    90.5mm x 88mm

  • Maker

    A. Keibel

  • Version Remarks

    This example was sold by Morton & Eden Ltd, for £70,000 in June 2009.

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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Set of Insignia by J. Keibel

  • Price

    $65,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled & Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

  • Maker

    J. Keibel

  • Version Remarks

    This set sold by Morton & Eden Ltd in 2014 for £50,400. Type II was introduced in 1856, and the badge features flowing blue ribbons (pend...

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Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star

  • Price

    $950 USD

  • Size

    17mm x 19mm

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

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