The first book from the series "Stars of the Orders of the World" tells about the emergence and development of award systems in the European states. In this reference book you will find orders with stars of 41 countries in alphabetical order since the 19th century.
The description of each star contains a historical reference, an index of rarity, a photo of modifications, a hallmark of the jeweler who made the order.
The publication is supplemented by illustrations of award sets and an index of prices at world auctions.
The book will expand your knowledge of the award systems of European states: the history of the emergence, manufacture, evolution and assignment of orders and decorations, will help you understand the hierarchy of orders with stars.
Who is this publication for?
This book is just for you if you are:
Scientific and/or museum worker
You will receive an alphabetical reference book of orders with a star, and deepen and systematize your knowledge in the field of phaleristics.- Collector
You will be able to trace the history of each order and all its modifications.
You can evaluate the work of jewelers and determine the price of the relic. - Interested in history and faleristics.
You will learn how the award systems of Europe of the XIX-XX centuries arose and developed.
You will learn little-known historical facts about orders with stars.
Stars of the Orders of the World
From authors:
We have systematized all the significant information that we could find about the stars of various orders. Do not be confused by the variety of awards, medals and other decorations: this is a consequence of the award system evolution over a long time. Multiply it for the manufacture by various companies, private jewelers - and you will immerse yourself into the history of the order with all its mysteries and secrets.
We are already working on the successive publications. They will include stars of the orders of America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, as well as international awards.
Authors of the handbook:
V.I. Borulko
E.G. Katz
P.V. Rychkov
A.N. Bogner
V.V. Kondrus
O.A. Pokachailo
We are very different, but we have one passion —phaleristics!
If you are not a collector, but you are fond of history or like to study unusual facts, events and objects, you will share with us the excitement of a researcher, the patience of a systematizer and the taste of a connoisseur.
With pride and trepidation we present our work, which is a result of a five-year search, comprehension and systematization, creative and artistic content.
The team of authors unite people of different generations, and the idea of systematizing diverse, deep and rare material captured and united us not by chance. Such works are not created for the sake of fame or earnings, but imply a very high level of responsibility and inclusion of each participant.
We have done titanic work to find not only famous, but also disappeared and lost awards, which were preserved only in the archives of chapters, museums, private collections.
We hope that you will share with us:
As a creative group of like-minded people who are not indifferent to the history of awards, we understand the responsibility to you, our Readers, and future generations, and therefore continue to collect and replenish thematic collections of awards.
We have already released or are preparing to release following directories:
If you are not a collector, but you are fond of history or like to study unusual facts, events and objects, you will share with us the excitement of a researcher, the patience of a systematizer and the taste of a connoisseur.
With pride and trepidation we present our work, which is a result of a five-year search, comprehension and systematization, creative and artistic content.
The team of authors unite people of different generations, and the idea of systematizing diverse, deep and rare material captured and united us not by chance. Such works are not created for the sake of fame or earnings, but imply a very high level of responsibility and inclusion of each participant.
We have done titanic work to find not only famous, but also disappeared and lost awards, which were preserved only in the archives of chapters, museums, private collections.
We hope that you will share with us:
- understanding and conceptualization of the award creation history, path of an award to the hero;
- historical reverence for the place of the award in the exposition;
- admiration for the skill of a jeweler who created the unique relic;
- human and civic duty to preserve memory and glory.
As a creative group of like-minded people who are not indifferent to the history of awards, we understand the responsibility to you, our Readers, and future generations, and therefore continue to collect and replenish thematic collections of awards.
We have already released or are preparing to release following directories:
- World War I awards (to be available for order soon);
- Stars of the Orders of the World:
- Stars of the Orders of Europe in two parts (available for order);
- Stars of the Orders of America, Africa. and International Awards (under preparation);
- Stars of the Orders of Asia and Oceania (under preparation).
- The history of Phaleristics of Ukraine in the XIX-XX centuries (under preparation).
Six reasons to buy this book
The first book about the history of orders with a star.
You will find a complete list of stars
to the orders of Europe with descriptions in it.
You will systematize your knowledge about orders
You will gain or deepen knowledge on Europe's award systems
You will receive a Global Auction Price Index
You will be able to determine the auction price of an order independently
Circulation: 500 copies
You will become one of the first owners of a rare edition
Hardcover
You will decorate your library or make a valuable status gift to a phalerist.
