Russia, Imperial. An Order Of The White Eagle, Badge And Breast Star With War Decorations, By Eduard, C.1914 Newly Listed with a central chariot on

with a central chariot on a hollow background

the obverse centre bears the inscription “Für besondere verdienste” (For special services) encompassed by a wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

5 mm x 24 mm each

illustrating Connolly in uniform and wearing his hat

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of The White Eagle, Badge And Breast Star With War Decorations, By Eduard, C.1914 Newly Listed with a central chariot on( ). Instituted 1 November 1705 by Augustus II. Re instituted 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. 1908 1916 Issue. A desirable military version of the Order of White Eagle featuring both badge and star, the former in solid Gold, featuring a black enameled double headed Romanov Imperial Eagle with hand etched detailing, overlaid by a red enamelled Maltese Cross with white borders and ball finials, in turn bearing a Polish style imperial eagle in Gold with white