MILLON – The Order of the White Eagle awards fly high
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| Group of awards from the Order of the White Eagle Insignia of the Order: gold, silver-gold, diamonds and rubies Plaque: silver-gold, diamonds and enamel Sold for €1,113,000 (incl. premium) |
The auction’s top lot, a rare award from the Order of the White Eagle, attracted many bidders and finally selling for €1,113,000 (incl. premium). Standing as one of the most prestigious award, the insignia of the Order of the White Eagle executed in gold, silver-gold, diamonds and rubies, along with its silver-gold, diamonds and enamel plaque was intended to distinguish foreigners and was attributed upon the Emperor’s own decision. These two 1913 jewels belonged to French General Albert d’AMADE (1856-1941).
