Poland, III Republic. An Order of the White Eagle, Modern Issue

Item #EU20530

$1,501

(Order Orla Bialego). Instituted in 1992. Sash Badge: three-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 80.7 mm (w) x 84 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original full-length sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern; and Breast Star: insignia with a two-piece construction in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to an eight-pointed silvered bronze star base, each star point with nine emanating rays, unmarked, measuring 89.3 mm (w) x 89.5 mm (h), vertical pinback. Accompanied by its Miniature: two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 20.7 mm (w) x 21.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, with ring suspension. Intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled paper exterior, inside lid in white satin and padded, base incorporating a raised platform in black felt with three circular medal beds for the Sash Badge, Breast Star and Miniature, measuring 160 mm (w) x 313 mm (h) x 52 mm (d), scuff mark on top along with creasing and wear present in the red paper covering at the upper right on the lid, missing its clasp closure, case better than very fine.

 

Footnote: The Order of the White Eagle was instituted on October 16, 1992 and is awarded for outstanding civil or military merit for the state and people.