Order of the White Eagle (Poland)

The Order of the White Eagle (Polish: Order Orła Białego) is Poland's highest order awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. It was officially instituted on 1 November 1705 by Augustus II the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, and bestowed on eight of his closest diplomatic and political supporters.[1] It is one of the oldest distinctions in the world still in use.

For the Serbian Order of the same name, see Order of the White Eagle (Serbia).
See also: 2019 Dresden heist

Order of the White Eagle
Order Orła Białego
Awarded by the President of Poland
(previously King of Poland)
TypeSingle grade order
Established1 November 1705
Country Poland
Motto
  • PRO FIDE, LEGE ET REGE
    (For Faith, Law and King)
  • ZA OJCZYZNĘ I NARÓD
    (For Fatherland and Nation)
EligibilityAll
StatusCurrently awarded
Grand MasterPresident of Poland
Andrzej Duda
Statistics
Total inductees355 (since 1921)
Precedence
Next (higher)none
Next (lower)Order Virtuti Militari

The ribbon bar of the Order

It is awarded to the most distinguished Poles and the highest-ranking representatives of foreign countries. The Order of the White Eagle is attached to a purple ribbon slung over the left shoulder to the right side. The star of the Order, once embroidered, is worn on the left side of the chest.[2]

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