Knighthood

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Knighthood

Knighthood, The Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order. This Order was instituted by King George IV., when Prince Regent, 12th August, 1815, and has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of William IV., when the British Sovereign ceased to be Monarch of Hanover.

The Collar, Star, and Badge. MilitaryGrand Cross. P. 20, f. 15.

The Badge and Riband. Military KnightCommander. P. 16, f. 21.

The Collar. Star and Badge, is the same fora Civil Knight omitting the swords which are crossing each other over the Badge.

The Ribbon is light blue, watered.

Motto Nee aspera terrent. Difficulties donot daunt.