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These Precious Historical Artifacts Were Discovered in Pawn Shops

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Soldiers from World War One wearing gas masks. Jstor. 

3. Poland’s Order Of The White Eagle

Order of the White Eagle from Poland. Wikimedia.

To most people, Poland’s Order of the White Eagle seems like a regular pin, but it’s far more than this. Since the 1300s, Poland’s symbol remained the White Eagle. When Russia took over part of the country, they added their two-headed eagle at the bottom. 

Created around the 1790s, Poland’s Order of the White Eagle is from a time when the country is split into three parts, and Russia gained control of most of the land. This emblem came into a Vegas Pawn Shop after a $6,000 purchase when it’s worth closer to $30,000. 

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