Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, III Class Cross (black enamel)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0115.103.01.004

Estimated market value:

$3,500 USD

  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, III Class Cross (black enamel)
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Civil Division, III Class Cross (black enamel) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$3,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SS Rev: SS
  • Size
    40mm
  • Version Remarks
    This example was estimated by D. Markov/ The New York Sale for $7,500 in January 2015 (unsold). The value is dependent on the period and quality of manufacture, and the maker.

Physical Description and Item Details


Cross. 3rd Class. Civil division. Flat Black Enamel type. Ca. 1850’s-1860’s. Gold. 40 mm. Uncertain maker. Hallmarked “56” and unidentified mark on loop. Dark red, virtual black enamel cross both sides. Rare

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 initials of the Saint.

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