Order of the White Eagle, Type I (1831-1856), Civil Division, Badge

SKU: 01.RUS.0106.101.01

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  • Order of the White Eagle, Type I, Civil Division, Badge (in Gold)
  • Order of the White Eagle, Type I, Civil Division, Badge (in Gold)
  • Order of the White Eagle, Type I, Civil Division, Badge (in Gold) Reverse
  • Order of the White Eagle, Type I, Civil Division, Badge (in Gold)

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    1831
  • makers
    Albert Keibel ; Eduard ; Wilhelm Keibel; Julius Keibel; Dmitri Osipov; Nichols & Plinke; Karl Schubert; Imanuel Pannasch (all from St. Petersburg); and other Russian makers. Russian awards were also manufactured by Austrian, German, French and other European makers.
  • remarks
    The order of White Eagle became a Russian order in 1831, and the first type (1831-1856) features a large crown without blue ribbons. During this period official stars were issued only as embroidered versions (although metal stars could have been obtained as private purchase insignia). Value of higher-end Russian Orders varies greatly; value depends on period and quality of manufacture, maker and the provenance; as well as value of Russian currency and general economic situation in Russia. A rare award.

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 eagles with swords are awarded to military personnel, after 1855.

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Versions

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled/Diamonds

  • Inscription

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This award is the version with the large crown.

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  • Price

    $40,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    70x78mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Sold by eMedals in 2018 for $39,600. The order of White Eagle became a Russian order in 1831, and the first type (1831-1856) features a...

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