Order of the White Eagle (Russian Empire)
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The Imperial Order of the White Eagle (Russian: О́рден Бе́лого Орла́) was an Imperial Russian Order based on the Polish honor. Emperor Nicholas I of Russia established the award in 1831 as the Imperial and Royal Order of the White Eagle. A recipient of the Order was granted the title Knight of the Imperial (and Royal) Order of the White Eagle.
Quick Facts Imperial Order of the White EagleОрден Белого Орла, Awarded by Head of the House of Romanov ...
Imperial Order of the White Eagle Орден Белого Орла | |
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Awarded by Head of the House of Romanov | |
Type | Dynastic Order |
Royal house | House of Romanov |
Religious affiliation | Russian Orthodox |
Motto | Pro Fide, Rege et Lege For Faith, The King and The Law |
Status | Rarely constituted |
Sovereign | None |
Grades | Knight |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Imperial Order of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky |
Next (lower) | Imperial Military Order of St. George |
Ribbon of the order |
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