by tallinnmuseum | Jan 12, 2020
The Order of the White Eagle One of the most valuable exhibits of our museum is the diamond badge of the Order of the White Eagle of the Kingdom of Poland. For a long time the badge was thought to have belonged to Stanislav August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland....
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878 to commemorate the proclamation of Her Majesty as Empress of India, a title then for the first time added to the...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Royal Order of the Seraphim The Royal Order of the Seraphim, also known as “the Blue Ribbon” – is the highest order of chivalry in Sweden, equivalent to the English Order of the Garter. It was established by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748, together...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Order of the Dannebrog The Order of the Dannebrog, or the Order of the Flag of the Danes, is a Danish order of chivalry, established by King Christian V in 1671.The Order takes its name from the legendary red flag with a white cross. According to legend, the flag...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of knighthood established by King George I on 18 May 1725.The Order’s unusual title refers to a part of the elaborate medieval ceremony which preceded the appointing of a...
