Famed 'White Eagle' chain to enter back into service

History | Podcasts

John Beauchamp April 14, 2020

The last time Chain of the Order of the White Eagle was used was in 1939 when it adorned Poland’s pre-war president Ignacy Mościcki at a New Year’s party. NAC

The chain of the Order of the White Eagle is set to be used by Poland's head of state for the first time since the 1930s.

In this episode of The Debrief we talk to TFN writer Stuart Dowell, who explains how one of Poland's top orders is now set to be used once more after years being locked up in Warsaw's Royal Castle.

Read the full story here.

Tags: Royal Castle, Order of the White Eagle, Stanisław August Poniatowski, Ignacy Mościcki, The Debrief, podcast, Jewel of the Commonwealth, August II the Strong

Famed 'White Eagle' chain to enter back into service

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