James Hoard Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 For those interested in the orders and decorations of the Commonwealth, the British Monarchy website has put up an interesting "micro section" with images of those held by H.M. The Queen, either as soveregn of various orders concerned or received by her from other Commonwealth heads of state. Please follow the link to http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/microsites/queenandcommonwealth/MicroSection.asp?themeid=946 While the Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand awards are familiar, I have not seen images of several of the other orders before. The two Maltese decorations in particular - Xirka Gieh ir-Repubblika and the National Order of Merit; the Nishan-i-Ghazi of the Maldives; the Dominica Award of Honour; the Order of the Solomon Islands, etc. Enjoy Cheers James
TacHel Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks! Great link, fascinating stuff. :cheers:
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 James a very interesting collection. I wonder if we could open it fully under the Civil and Military Awards ?
peter monahan Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 A fascinating collection alright, though I think I would class a number of the awards as "interesting" rather than "beuatiful". I won't offend anyone by naming names! [i think I may be a closet art snob. ]
paul wood Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 A fascinating collection alright, though I think I would class a number of the awards as "interesting" rather than "beuatiful". I won't offend anyone by naming names! [i think I may be a closet art snob. ] James, Many thanks for posting this invaluable link it is a most useful research tool. Paul
peter monahan Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Many thanks for posting this invaluable link it is a most useful research tool. Paul Yes! What he said! Didn't mean to make light of this great reference source. I'll bookmark it for the next time I see Her Majesty on a state visit and ask myself "What on earth is she wearing round her neck/on her dress?" Peter Edited October 28, 2011 by peter monahan
Megan Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Nice, if rather small images and a very clunky magnifier that's like peering through a keyhole!
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