№122766The Order of St. Stanislav II class with swords

The Russian Empire is the period of Provisional government. 1917. The Order of Saint Stanislaus of the 2nd degree with swords. A brand "K" "EDUARD" on a reverse of the lower beam of a cross. The state eagles without crowns. Officer award for bravery of the period of the end of World War I. Very rare award thanks to the short period of rewarding (less half of year). The medal on a neck on a tape 2.5 vershoks wide (38 mm) was worn.

The establishment of the Order of St. Stanislav occurred in 07.05.1765. The initiator of this event was the King of Poland Stanislav August Poniatowski. Until 1831 it was the state award of Poland. After that, like the rest of the Polish orders, he was ranked among the system of awards of Russia.

Bronze. Ribbon is old. Old gilding, good condition. On the lower beam small chip of enamel. The sign was exposed to repair. Size 47,5*52,5mm, weight 25,23 grams.