Order of the Golden Fleece, Decoration for Field Uniform
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SKU: 01.AUT.0101.103.01.000
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(Orden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on January 10, 1430, by Philip the Good. (Issued 1430 - Present). Decoration for Field Uniform. An official issued award in the reduced form to be worn as a uniform decoration in the top buttonhole of the tunic, constructed of exquisitely detailed and hand chiseled 18Kt. GOLD, in the form of a sheepskin suspended from a collar with red enameled flames but without firesteels, the ram measuring 22.68 mm (w) x 33.72 mm, the enameled flames measuring 43.55 mm (w) x 18.52 mm (h), weighing 22.7 grams with its ribbon, suspended from its period original red ribbon featuring two reinforced buttonholes, slightly worn, in overall extremely fine condition. A superb example of this award. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff, the Author of " The Austrian Orders and Decorations: The Imperial-Royal Orders up to 1918".
This Order was founded by the Duke of Austria, Philip III the Good, in commemoration of his marriage to Isabella of Portugal.
The Knights of the Order were responsible for defending the Roman Catholic religion, upholding chivalry, and aiding the Sovereign during war.
The Knights were appointed by the Sovereign Head of the Order. While there was no limit to the number of permitted Knights, membership was restricted to aristocratic Catholic gentlemen.
This Order was considered one of the most prestigious European Orders.
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