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Order of the Golden Fleece
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The Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece is a Catholic order of chivalry founded in Bruges by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in 1430, to celebrate his marriage to Isabella of Portugal. Today, two branches of the order exist, namely the Spanish and the Austrian Fleece; the current grand masters are King Felipe VI of Spain and Karl von Habsburg, head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, respectively. The Grand Chaplain of the Austrian branch is Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna.
Insignia of a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece of Spain. Modern manufacture, Cejalvo (Madrid)
Insignia of a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece of Spain. Modern manufacture, Cejalvo (Madrid)
Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, with the collar of the order (portrait in c. 1450 by Rogier van der Weyden)
Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, with the collar of the order (portrait in c. 1450 by Rogier van der Weyden)
Baudouin de Lannoy, c. 1435, one of the first knights of the Golden Fleece, inducted in 1430
Baudouin de Lannoy, c. 1435, one of the first knights of the Golden Fleece, inducted in 1430
The Marquis of Trazengnies with the Insignia, funeral of Albert VII of Austria
The Marquis of Trazengnies with the Insignia, funeral of Albert VII of Austria
Order of chivalry
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An order of chivalry, order of knighthood, chivalric order, or equestrian order is an order of knights, typically founded during or inspired by the original Catholic military orders of the Crusades and paired with medieval concepts of ideals of chivalry.
Alfonso XIII of Spain (left) with his cousin-in-law, the future King George V (right), during his State Visit to the United Kingdom in 1905. Alfonso i
Alfonso XIII of Spain (left) with his cousin-in-law, the future King George V (right), during his State Visit to the United Kingdom in 1905. Alfonso is wearing the uniform of a general of the British Army, the Royal Victorian Chain, the sash and star of the Garter, the cross of the Order of Charles III, the neck badge of the Golden Fleece, and the badge of the four Spanish military orders. George, then Prince of Wales, is wearing the neck badge of the Golden Fleece, the sash and grand cross grade of the Order of Charles III, the Royal Victorian Chain, and the stars of the Garter and the
Investiture of three new members of the Order of the Knot (miniature from the order's statutes, 1352/4).
Investiture of three new members of the Order of the Knot (miniature from the order's statutes, 1352/4).
Spanish orders of chivalry. In the centre, the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1820
Spanish orders of chivalry. In the centre, the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1820
Lemuel Francis Abbott's portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson depicting his honours embroidered on his coat jacket
Lemuel Francis Abbott's portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson depicting his honours embroidered on his coat jacket