Rod Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I have seen "ribbons" hanging down on each side of german imperial crowns. One example would be the crown on the hilt of a german naval sword I have and another example would be on the austrian iron crown order medal. I believe these "ribbons" are called "pendilien".Could someone please comment about its significance.Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I believe these relate to original consecration by the Pope during his personal coronation of the Emperors, as indications of the continuity of the Holy Roman Empire. The Papal crown also appends them.The Prussians, of course, simply stole that legacy lock stock and barrel and expropriated it for their brand new "Second Reich" after defeating Austria in 1866. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Rick..I sort of suspected there was some sort of religious connotation.Thanks so much.Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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