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

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  • Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Military Division, Breast Star (in gold, with swords)
  • Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Military Division, Breast Star (in gold, with swords) Reverse
  • Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Military Division, Breast Star (in gold, with swords)

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. The badge with swords are awarded to military personnel. 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 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".

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Versions

  • Price

    $15,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE

  • Size

    92mm x 95mm

  • Maker

    Eduard

  • Version Remarks

    White Eagle Badge and Star available on eMedals in 2020 for $165,000. Type II was introduced in 1856, and the badge features flowing blue...

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  • Price

    $12,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    89mm

  • Maker

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

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  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Very rare award

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