Russia, Imperial. An Order Of The White Eagle, Grand Cross Star, By Albert Keibel, C.1885 Auction A different order

A different order

by Josef Kopphold of Munich

80 mm in the sleeves

Thoma was promoted to Oberst (colonel) in 1938

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille Museumsstück)

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of The White Eagle, Grand Cross Star, By Albert Keibel, C.1885 Auction A different order( ). Instituted 1 November 1705 by Augustus II. Reinstituted 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. 1882 1889 Issue. A radiant, eight pointed star, constructed of silver gilt with multi coloured enamels, presenting as an eight pointed star with central red and white enameled Maltese Cross inside of a gilt ring, a blue enameled surround featuring the raised gilt Order motto of PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE (FOR FAITH, KING, AND LAW), reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow