Description
The Order of the White Eagle had five degrees, and could be awarded with swords for the military services, with or without swords for civil merit. The Order was organized into five classes:
- 1st Class – Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- 2nd Class – Grand Officer's Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- 3rd Class – Commander's Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- 4th Class – Officer's Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- 5th Class – Knight's Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
The sash of the Order is worn from the left soulder to the right hip.
| Order of the White Eagle | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cross/First Class | Great Officer/Second Class | Commander/Third Class | Officer/Fourth Class | Knight/Fifth Class | |
| Order of the White Eagle with Swords | |||||
| Grand Cross/First Class | Great Officer/Second Class | Commander/Third Class | Officer/Fourth Class | Knight/Fifth Class | |
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