BUCH-250 Years of the Order of St. Stanislas -Online Version

Class I: Knight/Dame Grand Cross (G.C.St.S.); worn on a sash, hung from the right shoulder to the left hip (or vice versa)
accompanied with the golden star of the Order, worn on the left breast.

Left: Knight/Dame Grand

Cross and Collar accompanied

with the Golden Star of the

Order. (G.C.C.St.S.). To be

worn by the Grand Master

and members of the Regency

Council. May be granted by

the Grand Master to

outstanding members of the

Order.

Right: Golden Star worn on

the left breast together with a

sash. Class I.

Sword of the Order of St. Stanislas – The ceremonial sword of Polish King Stanislas August Poniatowski, made for

the coronation ceremony in 1764. From 1765 these were the insignia of the Grand Master of the Order of St.

Stanislas and is used for the purpose of the dubbing the Knight during the investiture. Of the weapons once held by

knights, the sword is the most important one, as it symbolizes special values. First, it symbolizes vigor. Second, the

blade symbolizes ability and courage.

Wearing of Insignia with Tuxedo and Tailcoat:

1. The broad riband (Sash) of the Order may be worn if the jacket is
   unbuttoned


2. Only three Breast Stars may be worn on the left side of the coat.


3. Only one Neck Badge may be worn


4. Miniatures of Orders, decorations, and medals are worn as usual.

2 klasse II - Kommandeurkreuz mit Stern

C.S.St.S