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VALORMEDALS HISTORIC ORDERS · MEDALS · DECORATIONS ✤ Order of the Thistle Historical Neck Ribbon Style · Saint Andrew Badge
A distinctive reproduction of the historic Order of the Thistle Saint Andrew badge , presented with a dark-green ribbon for wear around the neck.
The Order of the Thistle is Scotland's highest order of chivalry. Although the broad green sash is the form most familiar today, eighteenth-century portrait evidence also records the badge suspended from a green ribbon around the neck.
This piece was produced to recreate that unusual and historically documented form of presentation.
✤ Historical Neck-Ribbon Presentation
Historical portraits associated with the Stuart period show the insignia of the Order of the Thistle worn from a green ribbon around the neck.
This historic arrangement predates the form most commonly encountered in modern ceremonial dress and gives the piece a particularly distinctive appearance for historical collections and display.
The Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is traditionally regarded as Scotland's premier order of chivalry.
Its modern statutory establishment dates to 1687 under King James VII of Scotland (James II of England), although traditions surrounding the Order claim substantially earlier Scottish origins.
The badge represents Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, together with the diagonal Saltire cross.
The traditional motto is Nemo me impune lacessit — commonly translated as “No one provokes me with impunity.”
✤ Item Details Order Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle Style Historical Neck Ribbon Version Badge Saint Andrew with Saltire Cross Motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT Material Brass Finish Gold Tone Ribbon Dark Green Neck Ribbon Ribbon Length Approx. 63.5 cm / 25 in Item Type Modern Historical Replica / Reproduction Features
- Historic neck-ribbon presentation
- Detailed Saint Andrew figure
- Traditional diagonal Saltire
- Raised motto surround
- Sculpted front and reverse details
- Brass construction with gold-tone finish
- Ideal for historical collections, display, reenactment, theatre and educational study
Historical Note This neck-ribbon arrangement is inspired by documented eighteenth-century portrait evidence. It should not be confused with the better-known modern formal configuration of the Order of the Thistle using the broad green sash or ceremonial collar. REPLICA / REPRODUCTION NOTICE This is a modern historical replica / reproduction made for collectors, historical display, reenactment and educational purposes. It is not an original Order of the Thistle decoration, not an officially issued insignia and not an official award. VALORMEDALS Historic Orders & Decorations Made for collectors of history. ⚠ COPYRIGHT & LISTING PROTECTION NOTICE ⚠ Unauthorized use of any photographs, title, text or description from this listing is strictly prohibited. Any infringement will be documented and reported to . Enforcement may include permanent suspension of the infringing account and further legal action where applicable. 一经发现将立即保存证据向 官方投诉， 直至永久封禁 账号，并保留向法院起诉、
