Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star (for non-christians)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0107.102.01.003

Estimated market value:

$20,000 USD

  • Order of the White Eagle, Type II, Civil Division, Breast Star (for non-christians) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$20,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Makers
    A. Keibel
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE
  • Size
    90.5mm x 88mm
  • Version Remarks
    This example was sold by Morton & Eden Ltd, for £70,000 in June 2009.

Physical Description and Item Details


Order of the White Eagle, Breast Star, non-Christian issue, in silver-gilt and enamels, by Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg, pre-1896, marked on both the backplate and brooch-pin, 90.5mm x 88mm, one point-tip slightly bent, extremely fine.

History


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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