Order Of St George Collection

King Charles II, 1660-70. Creator: William Faithorne
King Charles II, 1660-70

Regalia of Scotland: The George, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Regalia of Scotland: The George, 1850. The Great George was made for Charles II in 1661 by the Royal goldsmith, Robert Vyner

Queen Victoria in the dress she wore at her Golden Jubilee service, 1887. Artist: Hughes & Mullins
Queen Victoria in the dress she wore at her Golden Jubilee service, 1887. Victoria (1819-1901), the longest reigning British monarch

Russian medals (chromolitho)
1093516 Russian medals (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian medals. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

General Ivanoff (chromolitho)
2780077 General Ivanoff (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Ivanoff. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the theme of Allied)

Sergeant Gannon assisting an officers orderly to bring in his wounded master under
STC413340 Sergeant Gannon assisting an officers orderly to bring in his wounded master under very heavy fire (litho) by Holloway

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596 / 1601. Creator: Studio of Marcus Gheeraerts
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1596/1601

King Charles I, ca. 1658 Creator: William Faithorne
King Charles I, ca. 1658

Francis Russel the Earl of Bedford, 1900. Creator: Cook
Francis Russel the 2d. Earl of Bedford. Portrait of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford (c1527-1585), English nobleman, soldier and politician, and godfather to Francis Drake

William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Artist: A Krausse
William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century. Portrait of King William IV (1765-1837) who came to the throne in 1830

Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, English admiral, (1824). Artist: J Jenkins
Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, English admiral, (1824). Clinton (1512-1585) fought against the Scots and the French during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I

John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, English royal minister, (1825). Artist: W Holl
John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, English royal minister, (1825). Russell (c1485-c1555) held the offices of Lord High Admiral and Lord Privy Seal at the court of King Henry VIII

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Pelham-Holles (1693-1768) held power with his brother, Henry Pelham, who was Prime Minister of Great Britain

Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, politician, (1832). Artist: WT Mote
Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, politician, (1832). Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Mortimer (1661-1724), was an English statesman of the Stuart and early Georgian periods

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). Artist: TA Dean
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). In the English Civil War, Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk and 1st Earl of Southampton, (1829). Howard (1536-1572) was the son of the poet Henry Howard, 3rd Earl of Surrey

King William III, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
King William III, 19th century. Portrait of William of Orange (1650-1702)

Breakfast menu for the anniversary of the Order of Saint George on 26 November 1906. Artist: Viktor Mihajlovic Vasnecov
Breakfast menu for the anniversary of the Order of Saint George on 26 November 1906. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

William IV, 19th century. Portrait of King William IV (1765-1847)

William III (1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England, from The Gallery
KW200764 William III (1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England, from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School

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The Order of St. George, established during the reign of King Charles II from 1660-70 and created by William Faithorne, holds a rich history that spans centuries. This prestigious order has attracted notable figures throughout time, including Queen Victoria herself. In 1887, Queen Victoria donned a magnificent dress for her Golden Jubilee service, captured beautifully by artists Hughes & Mullins. Her regal attire reflected the grandeur associated with the Order of St. George. Russian medals adorned with vibrant chromolithography showcase the international reach and influence of this esteemed order. General Ivanoff's depiction in chromolitho form further highlights its significance beyond British borders. The dedication and loyalty within the ranks of this order are exemplified through Sergeant Gannon's assistance to an officer's orderly as they bring in their wounded master under challenging circumstances. Such acts demonstrate the selflessness and commitment inherent in those who bear the emblem of St. George. Even historical figures like Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex from 1596/1601, recognized the honor bestowed upon them by being part of this illustrious order - a testament to its enduring legacy. King Charles I himself is immortalized multiple times within artistic renditions by renowned creators such as William Faithorne and George Vertue. These portraits serve as reminders not only of his association with St. George but also his significant impact on English history. Other prominent individuals linked to this distinguished order include Francis Russel, Earl of Bedford (1900), William IV (19th century), Charles I (1802), and Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln (1824). Each portrait captures their unique contributions to both England's maritime prowess and national heritage while proudly displaying their affiliation with St. George. As we delve into these captivating depictions spanning different eras, it becomes evident that The Order of St. George stands as a symbol representing valor, chivalry, and unwavering dedication to the crown.