Glory of Early White Elephants

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There was a time when this order was one of the most beautiful orders in the world not only by design, but also by quality of manufacturing… Let’s take a look at pieces that came from this glorious time!

The earliest in this small gallery – made in gold and incrusted with precious stones (Spada Collection).

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Spada

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Another very early piece

Box cover and “in the box” views

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Breast star close up

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Next beautiful oldie was made by J.B.Benson of Old Bond Street.

Breast star obverse

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Breast star reverse

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Mark close up

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Badge obverse

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Badge reverse

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Another early breast star (local manufacturer?)

Obverse

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Breast star reverse

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Couple examples of quality work in lower classes

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[Markus]

Thanks Nick! A beautiful study of the early models. I love the enamel work and detail!

:jumping:

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One word mate - ESQUSITE !

[kapten_windu]

Awesome!

Especially the 1st picture.. :D

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Another early beauty.

Very interesting work.

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Grand Gordon (not as early as prevoius pieces, but very well made piece!)

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Breast star

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Badge

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Photo of young SISKS Pakoe Boewono X (Ruler of Kasunanan), note he wearing Breast badge and neck badge of Order of White Elephant old style..

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Photo of young SISKS Pakoe Boewono X (Ruler of Kasunanan), note he wearing Breast badge and neck badge of Order of White Elephant old style..

Nice!

Thanks,

Nick

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Another oldie

Obverse

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Reverse

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Another interesting piece from before 1941 period ...