Order of the White Eagle, Type I, Civil Division, Breast Star (Embrodiered, c. 1830)
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SKU: 01.RUS.0106.102.01.004
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Order of the White Eagle Breast Star in embroidered form, star in early trial execution in embroidered shape, common until 1855. Made of gold detem silver plate, sequins and silver wire. c. 1820. On the back is paper cover, width 82mm.
This was originally a Polish Order, created by Augustus II, King of Poland in 1705.
This award was primarily conferred upon Polish nationals within Russia, but was later adopted as a Russian Order after the conclusion of the Polish rebellions in 1831, as a deliberate political act by Czar Nicholas I as a way to deprive the Polish ruling classes of power and decision-making capabilities.
The breast star with swords are awarded to military personnel.
The obverse features an inscription, translated as "For Faith, King, and Law".
The earliest stars were embroidered silver.
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