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Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari from the November Uprising of 1831.
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Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari from the 19th century, originating from the workshop of Paweł Siennicki. This piece was most likely made during the Kingdom of Poland, specifically during the November Uprising of 1830–1831. The cross underwent conservation, probably in the 19th century, which included the replacement of the obverse and reverse medallions, the application of secondary enamel or lacquer on the arms, and the replacement of the suspension ring.
The order takes the form of a silver cross, with a white enamel (or lacquered) eagle in a crown with outstretched wings on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription "Virtuti Militari" on the black arms of the cross. The reverse bears the engraved letters "SARP" (Stanislaus Augustus Rex Poloniae), referring to King Stanisław Augustus Poniatowski, as well as a central medallion with the Lithuanian coat of arms – the Lithuanian Pahonia. The reverse arms are inscribed with the year "1792", marking the establishment of the order.
A unique piece with high historical and collector’s value, representing an important testament to Polish military and national traditions.
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Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari from the 19th century, originating from the workshop of Paweł Siennicki. This piece was most likely made during the Kingdom of Poland, specifically during the November Uprising of 1830–1831. The cross underwent conservation, probably in the 19th century, which included the replacement of the obverse and reverse medallions, the application of secondary enamel or lacquer on the arms, and the replacement of the suspension ring.
The order takes the form of a silver cross, with a white enamel (or lacquered) eagle in a crown with outstretched wings on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription "Virtuti Militari" on the black arms of the cross. The reverse bears the engraved letters "SARP" (Stanislaus Augustus Rex Poloniae), referring to King Stanisław Augustus Poniatowski, as well as a central medallion with the Lithuanian coat of arms – the Lithuanian Pahonia. The reverse arms are inscribed with the year "1792", marking the establishment of the order.
A unique piece with high historical and collector’s value, representing an important testament to Polish military and national traditions.
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Warsaw
01-445
Poland
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The Auction House may ship or transport the Object(s) on behalf of the Buyer at the Buyer's risk, to the address indicated by the Buyer. Auction House will make every effort to ensure that the Object(s) is duly protected for the duration of transport, but will not be held liable for damage to or loss of the Object(s) resulting from transport or shipment. The cost of shipping or transport as determined by the Auction House will be paid in advance by the Buyer.
Collection of the Object(s) should take place within 21 working days (7 days for Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction. After this deadline, the Auction House transports all sold Object(s)s to the warehouse and the Buyer will be charged with the costs of transport and storage.
After the expiry of 21 working days (7 days in the case of Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction, the risk of loss and damage to the unclaimed Object(s) shall pass to the Buyer and the Auction House shall be relieved of further insurance liability of the Object(s).
The amount of storage and transport charges will depend on the warehouse operator and the type and size of the Facility. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to acceptance of the rules of the storage company. In case of storage of an Object(s) in the premises of the Auction House, the Auction House is not responsible for damage and condition of the Object(s) and may charge a daily storage fee of 10.00 PLN per Object(s), or 50.00 PLN per Oversize e Object(s).
