453 - A complete reproduction of the Illustrious Order of the Golden Fleece, one of the most prestigious and ancient dynastic and military honors in Europe.

A complete reproduction of the Illustrious Order of the Golden Fleece, one of the most prestigious and ancient dynastic and military honors in Europe. The necklace consists of a sequence of gold-plated silver links, alternating between flint—enameled in shades of red and blue—and the Burgundian cross. The sequence is joined at the central circular link, which holds a central golden fleece. The insignia consists of an enameled imperial crown, a winged coat of arms in red enamel, and, at the tip, the golden fleece—a symbol of authority and royalty according to Greek mythology. The reproduction also includes a red silk ribbon, used for the sash version of the order. The Order was originally established by Philip III the Good, Duke of Burgundy, around 1429–1430. The Order, whose Spanish branch is currently headed by King Felipe VI, has been awarded to monarchs, nobles, and distinguished figures for their service to the Crown. This reproduction was crafted by one of the three jewelers to the royal household and captures in great detail the heraldic complexity and symbolism of this historic distinction. Dimensions: 65 x 4.6 cm; Insignia dimensions: 14 x 1 x 6.7 cm