At the close of the 18th century the menace of invasion the Malta and independence threat came from the Napoleon army. Paul I, in bounden duty, struggled with revolutionary France and Napoleon and at the most crucial moment he extended a helping hand to the dying organization. On November 17, 1797 he took over the title of the Protector of the Order and on November 27, 1798 Paul I was elected the Grand Master of the Maltese Order. The members of the Order moved to Saint Petersburg. On December 16, 1798 Paul I was inaugurated as the Grand Master of the Maltese Order. Since then the Maltese Order and its symbolism were not for long introduced into the national emblems of the Russian Empire. The Maltese Cross especially was included into the state arms and the Order of Saint John Jerusalem was among the Russian Emperor’s awards .The Maltese Order was returned to the bosom of the Roman catholic church again after the death of Paul I.
Face value |
Size |
Description |
Price, mint |
Price, used |
Quantity |
100.00 |
30×42 |
Paul I is the Grand Master of the Maltese Order.
multicolor |
10.00 |
6.00 |
200000 |