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Order of the White Eagle (Poland) facts for kids

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Star of Order of the White Eagle
Star of the modern order

The Order of the White Eagle (Polish: Order Orła Białego) is Poland's highest decoration awarded to both civilians and the military for their service. It was officially created on 1 November 1705 by Augustus II the Strong. It was given to eight of his closest, diplomatic and political supporters.

It is awarded to the most respected Poles and the highest-ranking representatives of foreign countries. The Order of the White Eagle is attached to a blue ribbon hung over the left shoulder to the right side. The star of the Order, once sown, is worn on the left side of the chest.

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  • Ridder in de Orde van de Witte Adelaar in de ordekleding

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  • Coat of Arms of Stanisław August Poniatowski with colland of Order of White Eagle

    Coat of Arms of Stanisław II Augustus with collana of Order of the White Eagle

  • Order Orła Białego

    Royal Star of Order of the White Eagle of Augustus II the Strong before 1730

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Orden del Águila Blanca (Polonia) para niños

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