The Order Of White Eagle; Breast Star 2Nd Class With Swords Hold rivets on reverse had been

rivets on reverse had been period punched over so that eagle does not move (as they got loose with wear)

chivalrous toward his opponent and filled with a sense of justice

his conduct and character while in the service noted as "Exemplary"

beginning a series of hospital visits that included Chelsea Hospital

1904-1905- Bronze version

The Order Of White Eagle; Breast Star 2Nd Class With Swords Hold rivets on reverse had beenThe Order of White Eagle; Breast Star 2nd Class with Swords in silver gilt and enamels, 82. 6mm(w) x 86. 7mm(h), unmarked, but textbook Bertrand, Paris manufacture, WWI period issue, of excellent quality manufacture, no chipping to enamels, in extremely fine condition; very scarce WWI Period award in excellent condition, and very attractive.