The item featured here is a WWII German Silesian eagle order. Shipping and handling. $147,100 Order of the White Eagle swoops into great Russian medal auction. This stems from the fact that in Polish heraldry, the word godło means only a heraldic charge and not an entire coat of … This was replaced by a Maltese cross in 1709. Add to Compare, EU13250 However it was officially instituted in 1705 by Augustus II (the Strong), King of Poland and Kurfürst of Saxony. Fact 2: Fact 3: The White Eagle is the oldest of Poland's national symbols. During this period official stars were issued only as embroidered versions (although metal stars could have been obtained as private purchase insignia). Add to Compare, EU8342 The rarest and most valuable Eagle Awards will be those made by Foley and Dieges & Clust, though some of the early … Fact 2: Fact 3: The White Eagle is the oldest of Poland's national symbols. The Order of the White Eagle was established by King Augustus II in 1705. The black double-headed eagle hung by its two crowned heads from an enamelled Russian imperial crown, which, in turn, hung from a dark blue silk moire ribbon. It appears on Poland's government seals, currency and soldier's uniforms. Star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 90mm, in mint condition. Commmemorative medal for fighters and builders of the country. $8.99 shipping. The Silesian Uprising Cross (pol. Instead, the new Order Polonia Restitua was created, but using the same ribbon as the old St. Stanislas order (red with white side stripes) to carry on the tradition. The Order of the White Eagle (Polish: Order Orła Białego) is Poland's highest order awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. Order of Builders of People's Poland (Order Budowniczych Polski Ludowej) Instituted by act of Parliament of July 2, 1949. $9.60 shipping. It's approaching the time of year again for Morton & Eden to present one of their all too infrequent medals auctions. The Order of the White Eagle medal is attached to a blue ribbon slung over the left shoulder to the right side. For the Serbian Order of the same name, see, "Plaque" (Star) of the Order, 18th century, Imperial Russian Order of the White Eagle, Order of the White Eagle (Russian Empire), Countess Helen Marynowska-Potocki Minchakievich, Konstantin Nikolayevich, Grand Duke of Russia, Karol Stanisław "Panie Kochanku" Radziwiłł, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands now Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Orders, decorations, and medals of Poland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Order_of_the_White_Eagle_(Poland)&oldid=1010045296, Orders of chivalry awarded to heads of state, consorts and sovereign family members, 1705 establishments in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 March 2021, at 15:03. This medal has a beautiful design. 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. After 1948, when the People's Republic of Poland came into existence, the Order of the White Eagle was no longer awarded, but it was never officially abolished. The award is the type without swords and was given mostly to foreign delegates of military and semi-military organisations. Obverse: an allegoric figure of three dragons, representing the three partitors of Poland, pierced with swords; around runs the motto: BOJOWNIKOM : NIEPODLEGLOSCI. The star of the order consisted of an eight-pointed gold star with straight rays; the central golden disc bore a red-bordered white enamelled cross pattée with a golden rosette at its center and golden rays between the arms, surrounded by a blue enamel ring bearing the motto "Pro Fide, Lege et Rege" (For Faith, Law and the King).[5]. One of the rarest issues of this interesting award as the Polish National eagle is crowned. Since the Order had no patron saint, Augustus II made 2 August the feast of the Order. Fact 4: Fact 5: Order Virtuti Militari (Gold Cross) Order Polonia Restituta (Member) Order Virtuti Militari (Silver Cross) Cross of Merit (Gold) Cross of Valor Medal for Merit on the Field of Glory (Gold) Partisan Cross Auschwitz Cross Polish Armed Forces in West Military Achievement Cross Battle of Lenino Cross Medal … The insignia of this new Imperial Russian Order of the White Eagle was modified to more closely resemble those of Russian orders. During this period official stars were issued only as embroidered versions (although metal stars could have been obtained as private purchase insignia). Fine condition. The Order of the White Eagle was established by King Augustus II in 1705. Both words are separated by the dates 1918 on the left and 1921 on the right. Previously they've broken records with them, notably with the 1.32m ($2.22m) achieved for a Russian … $35.00 shipping. YUGOSLAVIA SERBIA JNA SILVER ORDER NATIONAL MERIT MEDAL BADGE CLASS No.58068. The order ranked second only to the White Eagle. By 1713 it was worn from the neck, with a blue sash, and a star. The eagle is … Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Morton & Eden's sale last year saw a World Record price for a Russian medal - can they do it again? $85.00. a pair of golden crossed swords rest above the head of the eagle. Although Augustus the Strong limited the number of knights to seventy-two, he only conferred the Order forty times before his death in 1733. 21 and silver hallmarked 900. Figure 1: Color Plate as found in “Das Dritte Reich”, “Das fuenfte Jahr 1937”, Hummelverlag, Berlin, shows the lineup as created on May 1, 1937, but mistakenly shows the 6 pointed star to the Merit Cross with Star as star to the Grand Cross. It's approaching the time of year again for Morton & Eden to present one of their all too infrequent medals auctions. Obverse: a crowned eagle, circumscribed OCHOTNIKOWI : WOJENNEMU. The order consisted of 5 grades, Grand Cross, Merit Cross with Star, Merit Cross 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade as well as a Merit Medal. Les meilleures offres pour 63 WW2 rare polonais silésienne soulèvement CROSS ORDER White Eagle médaille Pologne WW1 sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! By 1713 it was worn from the neck, with a blue sash, and a star. New (2) from $64.64 + $7.49 Shipping. During the inter-war period, the Order was bestowed on 24 Polish … It measures 31.8 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension. 19 watching. As a Russian Order, double-headed imperial eagles replaced the Polish eagles between the cross arms. This was originally a Polish Order, created by Augustus II, King of Poland in 1705. The central disc is in white enamel with the monogram "RP" (Rzeczpospolita Polska) surrounded by a green enamelled oak wreath. Most of them are awarded by the Polish Army, but some of them are civilian decorations that may be worn by the military personnel. At the top of the cross between the two top points was a diamond studded semi-circular link through which passed a diamond studded ring through which, in turn, passed the light-blue ribbon from which it was worn. Although Augustus the Strong limited the number of knights to seventy-two, he only conferred the Order forty times before his death in 1733. Medal badge: silver medal, 38 mm of diameter. [1]It is one of the oldest orders in the world still in use. It was awarded from 1815-1831 by Tsar Alexander I ruling as King of Poland be It was also used by the Polish Government in Exile. History. Get the best deals on Original WW II Polish Collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. The badge Order of the White Eagle was originally a red enamel oval gold medal with an image of the Polish white eagle on its front side and bearing Augustus II's royal cypher over crossed swords on its reverse side worn on a light blue ribbon. Read more. Pretty cool story, but it didn't end there there. 1943 Cross of Valor. ANTIQUE 19thC IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLD & ENAMEL ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE c.1880Antique 19th Century extremely rare Imperial Russian Order of the White Eagle. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. By 1713 it was worn from the neck, with a blue sash, and a star. (R433) A 1st Class German Eagle Order Neck Decoration, maker marked No. Archival photos and video included. The original Order of the White Eagle (Polish: Order Orła Białego) was reputedly established by King Władysław I in 1325. The Congressional Medal of Honor (1862) The Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration, awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who distinguished themselves by acts of valor. or Best ... POLISH POLAND 1920 WWII TYPE VALOR CROSS medal FULL size III RP type. The obverse central disc bears a white eagle on red background, the Coat of Arms of Poland, surrounded by a blue ring bearing the words "Polonia Restituta".The reverse central disc bears the year 1918 (for the People's Republic of Poland version: 1944). Add to Cart. YUGOSLAVIA SERBIA JNA SILVER ORDER NATIONAL MERIT MEDAL … See also. The order of White Eagle became a Russian order in 1831, and the first type badge (1831-1856) features a large crown without blue ribbons. These were made in the Moscow National mint. By order of the seniority of the White Eagle was placed immediately after the Order of Alexander Nevsky: they were awarded both for military and civil merits. Add to Compare, EU5562 On its reverse side the double-headed eagle bore in the center of its back a diminutive red-bordered white-enamelled cross pattée with a gold rosette at its center gold rays between its arms. The Order of St. Stanislas had been a native Polish Order, but had been so thoroughly associated with Russia -- the Russians awarded it generously -- that simply reviving it was unacceptable. It appears on Poland's government seals, currency and soldier's uniforms. According to legend, it was established back in 1325 by King Vladislav briefly from the Piast dynasty. In order from oldest to newest, these companies are: T.H. This medal has a beautiful design. After the third partitioning of Poland, in 1795, the Order was abolished, though it was renewed by 1807 and became the highest award of the Duchy of Warsaw, and after 1815 of the Kingdom of Poland, an autonomous part of the Russian Empire; it was also popular among the Russian tsars, who also conferred the Order upon themselves. The price specified in the chart above is for a Black Eagle Order set consisting of sash badge and star in its case of issue and sash. Then the Polish white eagle was put on the black eagle of Russia and the Polish crown replaced the imperial Russia. $147,100 Order of the White Eagle swoops into great Russian medal auction. The Order of Polonia Restituta (Polish: Order Odrodzenia Polski, English: Order of the Rebirth of Poland) is a Polish state order established 4 February 1921. There were only 46 official awards of this type for the Battle of Lenino however more were made (still a small … It was awarded from 1815-1831 by Tsar Alexander I ruling as King of Poland be You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. This was replaced by a Maltese cross in 1709. Original ribbon. View; G9805 Add to Compare. 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 item featured here is a WWII German Silesian eagle order. Reverse: a Polish soldier holding a rifle, surrounded by an oak wreath. First instituted in 1765 by Stanislas Augustus Poniatowski, last king of Poland prior to the partition. This was replaced by a Maltese cross in 1709. Add to Compare, EU9414 By 1713 it was worn from the neck, with a blue sash, and a star. $405.00. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Military foreign decorations of the United States. It was officially instituted on 1 November 1705 by the King Augustus II the Strong of Poland and bestowed on eight of his closest diplomatic and political supporters. The King of Poland could also wear the cross from a collar of 24 alternating links of white enameled eagles, crowned and holding scepters and orbs, and dark blue enameled ovals, surrounded by gold rays, bearing alternatively full-length enamelled images of the Virgin Mary crowned, dressed in pink and pale blue and supporting the Christ Child on her left arm and holding a gold scepter in her right hand and the letters of her name, "MARIA", arranged into a stylized monogram in white enamel. The square central medallion is enameled white and bears a crowned eagle. It is worn on a plain light blue sash. 1914-15 Star Trio, Sydney Emden Medal by W. Kerr, officially named Western Australia Sydney Emden 1914 Medal, Stoker W.R. Belcham, attached Royal Australian … Augustus may have been inspired to found the Order by the example of Peter the Great's recent founding of the Russian Order of Saint Andrew (of which he himself had been made one of the first knights by the Russian emperor), and above all by the example of the prestigious French Order of the Holy Spirit, with which the light blue ribbon, and the star with a bird, have a strong resemblance, and which had also inspired Peter the Great's Order of Saint Andrew. [3] The President of Poland is always the Grand Master of the Order. The "white eagle" has been associated with Poland even prior to statehood; first appearing on the Polish Coat of Arms in the 13th century. FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PAY $29.95. 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The Order of the White Eagle Design. Fact 4: Fact 5: A Polish Order of the White Eagle by Spink & Son. It was abolished following the Third Partitioning of Poland in 1795 and was not awarded again until 1807 when it was revived by the Duchy of Warsaw. As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. yugoslavia Serbia Medal Order of mility Merit 3rd class Early type Rare. x The badge of the order is a gold Maltese cross enamelled in white. The arms of this cross pattée bore the motto "Pro Fide, Lege et Rege" (For Faith, Law and the King) in golden letters. Order of the Knights of the Polish Crown (2 Classes - 1st ribbon) (1997) Order of the Knights of the Polish Crown (2 Classes - current ribbon) Order of King Boleslaus the Valiant (1997) Medal of the White Eagle (1997) Monarchy Restoration Order and Medal (1998) Cross of Loyalty (1997) Gold Cross of Leszek Grand Duke Wierzchowski (1997) The … History. On February 4, 1921, the Polish Parliament decreed that the Order of the White Eagle was the highest decoration to be granted. Add to Compare, EU4721 Orders, decorations and medals of the world for sale online medals, medailles,French medals orders , Medal-Medaille $99.00. The ribbon is yellow in color and has a wide white stripe runing down the middle. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Following the November Uprising in 1830, Imperial Russia modified the jewels of the Order so that it resembled that of Russian medals. Most of these decorations ceased to be awarded; some were awarded before the World War II only, and some in the People's Republic of Poland only; order of some of them was changed by law. $9.60 shipping. A Cased German Eagle Order Merit Medal $1,200. x. Bedge COPY Star of Polish Order 'White eagle' High quality Material - metal Works great as a gift! ~~Expert Fact 1: The Order of the White Eagle was officially instituted in 1705 by the King of Poland, Augustus II. The coat of arms of Poland is a white, crowned eagle with a golden beak and talons, on a red background. $405.00. $50.00. A white enamel crowned eagle with spread wings, facing left (the coat-of-arms of Poland) was superimposed on the cross. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Reverse of the country's contour, shields of 3 regions: Slask (Silesia), Pomorze (Pommerania) and Warmia Mazury (Varmian-Masurian). May 29, 2015 - Polish Greatness (Blog) is a unique online documentary about Polish history of World War II and so much more. Good very fine condition or better, The Order of the Banner of Work (Polish: Order Sztandaru Pracy) was a governmental award in Poland during the 20th-century era of the People's Republic of Poland, a former Marxist-Leninist state. Śląski Krzyż Powstańczy) - a Polish war distinction established in 1946, is a reward for people who participated in the battles against the German partitioners in the 1919-1921 Silesian uprisings. Foley (1912-1915), Dieges and Clust (1916-1919), Robbins (1920-1978), Stange (1968-1999), CFJ (1999-present). Based on the photos alone, the leading expert on Polish-related medals believe it is genuine and valued between $10-$20,000 - but he will not do a formal appraisal because he is in the US and I am in France, and he does not want to take the risk of this Star getting lost in the postal system. The wings are in the resting position. Amazon.com: Star of Polish Order 'White eagle' (award, medal, order, souvenir, collection, Lapel Pins) COPY: Toys & Games Rare issue as manufactured in Soviet Union and issued to select Polish soldiers for the battle of Lenino. Russian Order of the White Eagle medal brings $13,000 in Munich Dating to pre-1900, this treasured Imperial Russian medal sold for a bargain at Hermann Historica From bladed weapons to historic manuscripts and coveted decorations, Munich auctioneer Hermann Historica's sale of Orders and International Historical Collectibles (running from late April into May) has offered it all. Order of the German Eagle - … Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 Polish Locally Made Eagle Cap Badge & Order of the White Eagle Medal Polska at the best online prices at … It was abolished following the Third Partitioning of Poland in 1795 and was not awarded again until 1807 when it was revived by the Duchy of Warsaw. The classes were: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW2 Rare Polish Silesian Uprising Cross Order White Eagle Medal Poland WW2 WW1 at the best online prices at … yugoslavia Serbia Medal Order of mility Merit 3rd class Early type Rare. It was established on 7 May 1765, its number fixed at a total of 100, and required from the Kni… The reverse side of the badge bears the same Maltese Cross with golden rays as the front side and this cross bears the same design as that of the star of the order (see below), except that the arms of the cross are not enamelled red, i. e., only the outline of the cross and its central disc with its surrounding oak wreath are enamelled.The star or plaque of the order consists of an eight-pointed silver star with straight rays, with a gold Maltese cross, enamelled in red with white enamel outline and with golden palmette-like rays between the arms, superimposed upon it. The medal itself is in the shape of an eagle. His son, August… - The Order of St. Stanislaus. I have what appears to be an Imperial Russian-made Polish Order of the White Eagle Breast Star. The state awards may be awarded only by the President of Poland. The insignia however was redesigned. This was originally a Polish Order, created by Augustus II, King of Poland in 1705. 19 watching. An auction house in The order … © 2020 eMedals Inc | Militaria & Historica | eMedals Inc. All Rights Reserved. Order of the White Eagle in 1705 established the Polish king, while the Saxon Elector August II, although some scientists believe that in this case we can speak about the restoration of this Order. ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE MEDAL. The wings are in the resting position. Medal: bronze 35 mm of diameter. [4], The 1713 badge was a Maltese cross enameled red with white borders with diamonds set in each of the balls at the eight points of the cross and with diamond set rays appearing between each of the points of the cross, i.e., a larger longer ray between each arm of the cross and a smaller ray between each of the two points of these arms. The owner of that Polish White Eagle Medal bought it at a garage sale for just 75 cents and sold it to Rick for a cool $6,000. The Iron Cross (1813) The Iron Cross (or Eisernes Kreuz, EK, in German) is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Prussia and later the German Empire 1871–1918 and Nazi Germany 1933–1945. His son, August… Morton & Eden's sale last year saw a World Record price for a Russian medal - can they do it again? Initially the creation of the Order was strongly opposed by many of the Polish nobility since membership in the Order conferred a distinction which violated the traditional equality of all Polish nobles. $640.00. The 1944 types had eagle uncrowned. EU4796 It is awarded to the most distinguished Poles and the highest-ranking representatives of foreign countries. Price: $2,950. This order is sold as a contemporary representation. The star of the Order, once embroidered, is worn on the left side of the chest.[2]. Read more. His son, Augustus III, however, changed the Order's feast day to 3 August. The award is in very good condition, although there is some enamel cracking, which is to be expected for its age. Price: Actual Price: Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." The medal itself is in the shape of an eagle. The Order of the White Eagle is attached to a purple ribbon slung over the left shoulder to the right side. Obverse of Silesian eagle, inscribed in Polish: 'Nie rzucim ziemi skad nasz rod'. ORDER OF THE WHITE EAGLE MEDAL . Order of the White Eagle (Order Orla Bialego) This order is believed to have been created by king Ladislas the Short in 1325, on the occassion of the wedding of his son, later king Casimir the Great. In the interbellum the Order was awarded to 24 Polish citizens and 87 foreigners, among whom were 33 monarchs and heads of state, ten prime ministers and fifteen other ministers of state, and twelve members of royal families. In the centre of the cross was a white enamelled eagle in high relief with spread wings and facing left and with a diamond set royal crown on its head. 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Greetings. Orders, decorations and medals of the world for sale online medals, medailles,French medals orders , Medal-Medaille German Eagle Order - Third Class by Godet $2,650. Price: $64.64: Color: 27 Size: 1. $9.00 shipping. Following the collapse of communism, the Order was once again reinstated on 26 October 1992, the Polish Government in Exile having already presented the seal and archives of the Order to Lech Wałęsa, first post-communist President of Poland. Order of the White Eagle was a Royal Order in the Kingdom of Serbia (1883–1918) and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918–1945) instituted by King Milan I of Serbia on 23 January 1883. Military Medal Replicas, Books, Display Cases and More Below you will find some of our recommended items to complement and display your collection. The Polish Army Medal (Polish: Medal Wojska Polskiego) was established by Poland on 3 September 1999 to recognize service to the Polish Army by foreign civilians and military personnel. As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. It remained in this form until the Russian Revolution of 1917, in which the Russian Empire fell. Medal in white metal, handsome looking. FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PAY $29.95. Although Augustus the Stronglimited the number of knights to seventy-two, he only conferred the Order forty times before his death in 1733. WW2 Era Sign. The Order of the White Eagle was only rarely awarded to very senior U.S. officers, during World War II. or Best Offer . Vintage Serbian Serbia White Eagle Medal Order Badge. The motto of the order, „Za Ojczyznę i Naród” ("For Fatherland and Nation"), appears on the arms of the cross. Shipping and handling. The badge of the order consists of a gold Maltese cross enamelled in red with white enamel outline and with golden palmette-like rays between the arms. After Polish independence, the order was again reinstituted on 1 August 1919 in five classes, predominantly for gallantry in action although the higher classes were intended for generals who achieved a decisive victory or effected a gallant defence. $640.00. The Order of the White Eagle is made in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels. A white enamel crowned eagle with spread wings, facing left (the coat-of-arms of Poland) is superimposed on the cross. The Silesian Uprising Cross was given by the Minister of National Defense, from 1960 to 1989 the State Council, and then the President of the Republic of Poland. Sash Badge, 81x81mm, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, mounted on a full length of fine quality sash ribbon, … $35.00 shipping. The first person to be awarded the White Eagle after its reinstatement was Pope John Paul II. Star of Polish Order 'White eagle' (award, medal, order, souvenir, collection, Lapel Pins) COPY Brand: OrdersMedals. A half moon with a cross in the center is located in the chest area. The badge Order of the White Eagle was originally a red enamel oval gold medal with an image of the Polish white eagle on its front side and bearing Augustus II's royal cypher over crossed swords on its reverse side worn on a light blue ribbon. The Order came in … The star of the order consisted of an eight-pointed gold star with straight rays which bore a red-bordered white enamelled cross pattée with golden rays between the arms and with a golden rosette at its centre. An individual star has a value of approximately US $5,000. The eagle is standing atop a sign that reads "Fur Schlesien". Special offers and product promotions . Vintage Serbian Serbia White Eagle Medal Order Badge. by the splendor of the medal, that they began to bestow the honor upon themselves. The Order had five degrees, and could be awarded with swords for the military services, with or without swords for civil merit. This is a list of some of those who have been invested in the Order, now awarded in recognition of significant service, both military and civil, in the interests of Poland.