Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, I Class Badge (in black enamel, with Imperial crown)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0115.100.01.003

Estimated market value:

$10,000 USD

  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, I Class Badge (in black enamel, with Imperial crown)

Estimated market value:

$10,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SS Rev: SS
  • Size
    82mm x 56mm
  • Version Remarks
    This example was sold by Morton & Eden Ltd., for £41,400 in November 2008. Awards with "black enamels" (in fact dark red, or rarely dark blue) were in fashion ca. 1860-1880, and always obtained as "private purchase" insignia. 

Physical Description and Item Details


Order of St. Stanislaus, a “black” Badge, circa 1860, unofficially fitted with a later Crown, in gold and red enamels, the badge with indistinct marks on suspension ring which has been soldered to the base of the crown, crown marked on riband carrier ǟDz and with illegible date; central obverse medallion of the badge applied with “SS” monogram in gold and enamel, eagles in angles of high quality and finely-detailed on both sides, 82mm x 56mm, half-ball finials missing from two points on reverse, moderate wear overall, good very 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.

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 initals of the Saint.

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