Poland. An Order Of Saint Stanislaus, I Class Breast Star, C. 1860 Auction then moving to Ontario

then moving to Ontario

South Lancashire Regiment

taking 200 soldiers prisoner

obverse centre featuring a red enameled background with stylized inscription reading “St

Poland. An Order Of Saint Stanislaus, I Class Breast Star, C. 1860 Auction then moving to OntarioInstituted May 7, 1765 by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. A silver eight point star composed of clusters of seven smooth rays, the center medallion presenting a red enamel cypher SAR for Stanislaus Augustus Rex, on a white enamelled field with the inscription around the exterior reading PRAEMIANDO INCITAT (Encourage by Rewarding), encircled by a green enamelled wreath with Gold rings on each side, the reverse is plain with a single pin assembly,