most ancient and most noble order of the thistle

  1. Order of the Thistle from the collection of Edinburgh Castle

    This superb badge of the Order of the Thistle, traditionally associated with James II and VII, was bequeathed to George, Prince of Wales, by Henry Benedict, Cardinal York (younger brother of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender) in 1807. It has always been assumed that the badge was...
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  2. Collar of the Order of the Thistle from the collection of National Museum of Scotland

    Insignia of the order was made in 1825-1826 by John James Edington, London (1797-1882) who was a noted goldsmith and silversmith working in London with the Edington family jewelry business whose maker’s mark "JJE" /for John James Edington/ is to be found on fine quality insignia of the Garter...
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  3. Fake Orders of the Thistle made by Rothe

    Certainly not very ancient or most noble copy of the Thistle order breast star from Rothe. Silver, gilt, enamel. Size 95 x 75 mm. Weight 77.3 g. Order motto "Nemo me impune lacessit/No one provokes me with impunity". Pin marked marked with "C•F•Rothe" and "Wien".
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