Order of the White Eagle (Orden Belogo orla). Instituted by King Lasislas I of Poland in 1325. Reorganized by King Augustus II of Poland, Duke of Saxony. It became a Russian Imperial Order following the absorption of Poland into Russia in 1831.

As a Russian Order, a black, double-headed imperial eagle with outstretched wings was added behind the red and white enameled cross with the white enameled eagle. The badge hung from an Imperial Crown.

The Order of the White Eagle was a one-class order. Riband: a sash of dark blue moire worn over the right shoulder. Star: was worn on the left breast.

Following the abdication of Czar Nicholas II, the provisional government continued to award Russian orders, though in the case of the Provisional Government's White Eagle, the imperial crown was removed -- replaced by a bow.