Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type I, Civil Division, I & II Class Breast Star (Embroidered, c. 1765)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0114.101.01.007

Estimated market value:

$4300 USD

  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type I, Civil Division, I & II Class Breast Star (Embroidered, c. 1765)

Estimated market value:

$4300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver Wire/Silver Sheet/Sequins/Rubies/Paper
  • Inscription
    Obv: PREMIANDO INCITAT
  • Version Remarks
    Sold by Dorotheum Auction House, Vienna for $3,900 in 2018. Lot No. 2276, Auction November 16, 2018.

Physical Description and Item Details


Breast star in embroidered version, 1st model from 1765, silver wire, silver sheet, sequins, monogram with rubies, old orig. Paper cover, magnificent early star in excellent condition.

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 in the center 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 was embroidered version.

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