Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type I, Civil Division, III Class Cross (in Black Enamels)

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SKU: 01.RUS.0114.104.01.002

Estimated market value:

$7,500 USD

  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, Type I, Civil Division, III Class Cross (in Black Enamels) Obverse and Reverse

Estimated market value:

$7,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SS Rev: SS
  • Size
    37mm
  • Version Remarks
    This example sold by Morton & Eden Ltd in 2013 for £7200.

Physical Description and Item Details


A "black enamels" neck badge in gold and enamels, marked on suspension, arms in dark red enamel (almost black) with eagles of early style, 47x47mm, very fine condition.

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 (see POL101).

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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