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Royal Hanoverian Guelphic order

Badge
1815 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a Royal Hanoverian Guelphic order badge, the badge of a military knight of the order, and made in England, in 1815. This badge is in the shape of Maltese cross of enamelled gold, surmounted by cross swords and a crown, suspended by a bar. It has a light blue ribbon and gold buckle.

The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, was a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later George IV). It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of King William IV in 1837. The honour is named after the House of Guelph to which the Hanoverian kings belonged, and its insignia were based on the white horse of that kingdom's arms.

The Order included two Divisions, Civil and Military. Its three classes, in descending order of seniority, were: Knight Grand Cross (GCH), Knight Commander (KCH), Knight (KH)


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleRoyal Hanoverian Guelphic order (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Gold, enamelled
Brief description
Badge, enamelled gold, Royal Hanoverian Guelphic order, English, 1815
Physical description
Badge of a military Knight of the order. Maltese cross of enamelled gold, surmounted by cross swords and a crown, suspended by a bar. Light blue ribbon and gold buckle.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.08cm
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards.
Historical context
The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, was a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later George IV). It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of King William IV in 1837. The honour is named after the House of Guelph to which the Hanoverian kings belonged, and its insignia were based on the white horse of that kingdom's arms.

The Order included two Divisions, Civil and Military. Its three classes, in descending order of seniority, were: Knight Grand Cross (GCH), Knight Commander (KCH), Knight (KH)
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a Royal Hanoverian Guelphic order badge, the badge of a military knight of the order, and made in England, in 1815. This badge is in the shape of Maltese cross of enamelled gold, surmounted by cross swords and a crown, suspended by a bar. It has a light blue ribbon and gold buckle.

The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, was a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later George IV). It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of King William IV in 1837. The honour is named after the House of Guelph to which the Hanoverian kings belonged, and its insignia were based on the white horse of that kingdom's arms.

The Order included two Divisions, Civil and Military. Its three classes, in descending order of seniority, were: Knight Grand Cross (GCH), Knight Commander (KCH), Knight (KH)
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 101
Collection
Accession number
1359-1877

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2008
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