Royal Hanoverian Guelphic order
Badge
1815 (made)
1815 (made)
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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)
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)
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Title | Royal 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. |
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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) |
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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 |
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Accession number | 1359-1877 |
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Record created | September 26, 2008 |
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