Chivalry Collection (#4)

Age of Chivalry Circus Wagon, c. 1938. Creator: Howard Weld
Age of Chivalry Circus Wagon, c. 1938

Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869
George Frederick Stevenson Call was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in Queen Victorias 1869 Birthday Honours

"Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de Wasa", 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
"Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de Wasa", 1780s. Costume for commander with the large cross of the Royal Order of Vasa

"Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de l'Epée", 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
"Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de l'Epee", 1780s. Costume for commander with the large cross of the Order of the Sword

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Gala". Gentleman in a gala version of the court costume

"Commandeur de l'Ordre de l'Etoile polaire", 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
"Commandeur de l'Ordre de l'Etoile polaire", 1780s. Costume for Commander of the Order of the Polar Star

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Cour." Gentleman in court dress

Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. "L'Habit de Gala". Lady in a gala version of the court costume

"Chevalier de l'Ordre des Seraphins en petit habit", 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
"Chevalier de l'Ordre des Seraphins en petit habit", 1780s. Knight of the Order of Seraphim in Little Seraphim Costume

"L'Habit d'Ekolsund" - Lord in Gustaf III's so-called Ekolsundsdräkt, 1780s. Creator: J F Martin
"L'Habit d'Ekolsund" - Lord in Gustaf III's so-called Ekolsundsdrakt, 1780s. Probably after drawing by J A Aleander, 1780s

"Chevalier de l'Ordre des Seraphins en grand habit", 1780s. Creator: J F Martin
"Chevalier de l'Ordre des Seraphins en grand habit", 1780s. Knight of the Order of Seraphim in grand habit - The Great Seraphim Robe

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902709 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; Whether the mountain of consolation in the Swiss Aargau was)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902678 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel Kristan (or Christian)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902612 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel pictured here is probably Herrand II of)

Letter U Urbanite - Ut Uniform Urn One, c.1890 (engraving)
DUV4212096 Letter U Urbanite - Ut Uniform Urn One, c.1890 (engraving) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U Urbanite - Ut Uniform Urn One)

Damsel in distress
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing a knight riding a Griffin saving a damsel from a sea monster

Medieval knight in armour holding a swooning lady
Medieval knight in suit of armour holding a swooning lady outside a castle. His defeated opponent lies on the ground. Sir Ethelbert holds Adelaide over the prone body of Alan

Medieval knights fighting a duel with swords. Sir Ethelbert fights Alan over the body of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde
Unknown Earl von Orlamunde (left) and Otto VI or Otto VII von Weimar-Orlamunde (right), died 1340. From grave effigies in Kloster Himmelkron and a Cistercian monastery

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

A Little Prince Likely in Time to Bless a Royal Throne, 1904 (oil on canvas)
CH332182 A Little Prince Likely in Time to Bless a Royal Throne, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Ceremonial dress of orders of chivalry, 16th century
Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E

Medieval archers with crossbow and arrows
Medieval archers with crossbow and different types of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Swords, rapiers and daggers of the 13th century. Braquemard short sword 1, long sword Estocade 3, two-handed sword 4, Fourree guardless sword 5, Swiss sword 6, Spanish sword 7, dagger 8, bayonet 9

Actress Anita Ekberg has her dress zipped up by her husband Anthony Steel October 1956

Princess Elizabeth escorted by Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, visiting the Royal Navy Merchant School at Bearwood, Wokingham, Saturday 26th July 1947

Insignia of the Order of the Star of India
The Insignia of the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. Not awarded since the Partition of India in 1947

Clothing during the time of 1620-1670, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B Steel
Clothing during the time of 1620-1670, (1903), 1937. From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Man assisting woman into boat, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. 1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Man assisting woman into boat, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. 1905

Medieval knight bowing before his lord
Knight in armor paying homage to his lord, late 1200s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

St. George and the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut)
XJF137095 St. George and the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut); Private Collection

The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print)
3780910 The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print) by Froissart, Jean (c.1337-1405) (after); (add.info.: The Coronation of Henry IV, 13 October 1399 at Westminster Abbey)

HRH Queen Mary wearing Order of the Garter robes and insignia - hand tinted photograph

Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632). Engraving, 1840
Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632) or Sigismund III of Poland. King of Poland (1587-1632) and Sweden (1592-1599), Grand Duke of Lithuania and monarch of the united Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Knight - Spanish Order of Charles III
Knight wearing the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (formerly Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III)

Knight- Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Hermenegild
Knight wearing military distinction of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, created by Ferdinand VII of Spain in 1814. Chromolithography

Chivalry, illustration of Knight by George Barraud, illustrator. Knight in armour, carrying lance, on horse wearing tapestry, with crest and shield, bottom left

Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem with the decoration of the order. Chromolithography. Catholic order of chivalry

Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, so-called the Good (1396-1467). Founded the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1429. The king in chapter robes, wearing the gold collar of the Order of the Fleece

Knight of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece in ceremonial dress. Chivalry order founded in 1429 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

Knight of the Order of Montesa in the previous era to its union with that of San Jorge de Alfama, wearing in war dress, before 1399

Knight of the Order of Montesa. Ceremonial costume
Knight of the Order of Saint Mary of Montesa and St. George of Alfama or Order of Montesa. Military order established by King Jaime II of Aragon in 1317 to take the place of the Order of the Temple

Knight - Order of Charles III
Knight wearing the collar and insignia of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (formerly Royal and Much Distinguished Order of Charles III)

Knight wearing military distinction of the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, created by Ferdinand VII of Spain in 1814. Chromolithography

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"Unveiling the Code of Chivalry: A Glimpse into Medieval Virtue" Step back in time to an era where honor and valor reigned supreme. The Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece that depicts the Battle of Hastings, transports us to 1066-1077, where chivalry first took center stage. Adorned with intricate Medieval English shield designs, knights clad in shining armor rode gallantly on horseback. In Cervantes's Don Quixote's library, we find a dreamer who embodies the essence of chivalry. His noble heart yearned for adventures and quests against windmills he mistook as giants. Jousting knights engaged in fierce combat, showcasing their strength and skill while upholding the principles of chivalry. Saint George slaying the dragon by Byam Shaw captures this spirit magnificently—a symbol of bravery and selflessness prevailing over evil forces. Meanwhile, at the Tournament in Piazza del Campo during 1607-10, oil paints bring alive scenes filled with pageantry and knightly prowess. Even beyond battlefields or tournaments, chivalrous acts permeated various aspects of life. Tennis Chivalry emerged during the 1930s when players displayed respect towards opponents despite intense competition—an embodiment of fair play within sporting arenas. The prestigious Order of the Garter exemplified true nobility as it recognized individuals who embodied virtues such as loyalty and courtesy. Hesperus—the Evening Star—depicted through art in 1855 became sacred to lovers worldwide; its radiance mirrored devotion akin to that found within chivalric hearts. Albrecht Dürer's etching "The Knight, Death and Devil" reminds us that even amidst adversity or temptation faced by knights on their journeys—be it physical or moral—they remained steadfast in their commitment to righteousness. Walter Raleigh laying his cloak at Queen Elizabeth I's feet epitomizes the chivalrous act of reverence towards women.