Order "Saint Stanislaus".

[Chuck In Oregon]

Well, what more can be said? It's a transitional government St. Stanislaus, Second Class, with swords. That makes it gilted bronze rather than solid gold. As the transitional government only existed for a very short time, and since they didn't issue many highest-level awards anyway, that makes this a pretty scarce piece.

As you can see, it is hanging from a First Class ribbon. The family said the recipient had earned a First Class too, but they had already sold it. This is the way this order came, but they also gave me a Second Class ribbon too. Go figure. And enjoy.