Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type II, Military Division, I & II Class Breast Star (for non-christians)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0115.201.01.002

Estimated market value:

$9,000 USD

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Estimated market value:

$9,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PREMIANDO INCITAT
  • Size
    90mm
  • Version Remarks
    Star measure approximately 90mm, and the center bears Imperial eagle instead of "SS". The value is dependent on the period and quality of manufacture, and the maker. There are minor variations of the design and size of the star. A rare star.

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 an inscription, translated as "Encourages by Rewarding".

The earliest stars was embroidered in silver.

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