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
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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.
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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