Virtuti Militari Cross, I Class (in gold)

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SKU: 02.RUS.0158.101.01.000

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  • I Class (in gold)

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Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: MILITARI VIRTUTI Rev: S.A.R.P. REX ET PATRIA 1831
  • Size
    42x75mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Virtuti Militari Cross, I Class (in gold) is attributed to Robek at Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Krzy%C5%BC_Z%C5%82oty_Orderu_Virtuti_Militari_wz_1992.jpg

History


Originally, this was a Polish Order created by the King of Poland in 1792 (see POL102). It was adopted into the Russian awards system by Nicholas I in 1831, and was discontinued in 1835.

It should be noted that the date on the reverse was changed from 1792 to 1831, to signify the absorption of the Polish Kingdom into the Russian Empire.

The obverse and reverse feature inscriptions.

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Baron commented on Report | Click to reply above
My gt-gt-grandfather fought in the 1830 Uprising against the Russians and was awarded the Militari Virtuti. I have inherited this medal, which was the 4th class (Gold) awarded to officers. He was a surgeon and major. Like so many of the officer class he emigrated after the defeat and the medal was awarded in France by General Rybinski. It was made by the Parisian firm Kretly. A portrait of my ancestor shows him wearing it. Professor Wesolowski in USA has the details of the award (date, Regiment etc). I am proud of my Polish ancestor.
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