Description of Duke`s batons from Stocqueler, J. (1853)
The Life of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington.
The Baton of Portugal is of burnished gold; it is surmounted by a crown, and on a shield are the arms of Portugal.
The Baton of Prussia is of burnished gold, and is of classic ornamentation; it bears two eagles displayed, holding the sceptre and orb of sovereignty.
The Baton of the England is of gold, and is surmounted with the group of St. George and the Dragon. This baton is excessively rich in its decoration.
The Baton of the Netherlands. This is one of the simplest, but perhaps the most elegant of the batons, the Greek ornaments being introduced very tastefully. The arms of the Netherlands are in the upper division.
The Baton of Spain. Like that of Portugal, it is crowned; but it is shorter in its proportions. It is of burnished gold, and bears the armorial ensigns of Spain.
The Baton of Hanover. The crown and ends of the staff are gold; but the chief part of the baton is covered with crimson velvet, powdered with silver horses—the Hanoverian arms; and a silver horse is placed above the crown.
The Baton of Austria is of burnished gold, and the wreaths round it are in dead gold. The other portions are extremely plain.
The Baton of Russia is of gold, and the alternate wreaths of laurel and oak, which twine round it; and the collars round the staff are set with diamonds of great value. The ground is frosted gold.
In fact let`s take a look inside
Chapter 23: The Titles, Honours, and Descent of the Duke
of this book.
