The Jacobite challenge: Collar of the Order of the Thistle

This beautiful gold collar and a pendant depicting St Andrew - the patron saint of Scotland - together form part of the insignia of the Order of the Thistle, the greatest Order of Chivalry in Scotland.
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[@missingallmymarbles7670]

The reason why there’s enamel on the back of the links is that you need a “counter enamel” to keep from having problems where the primary enamel on the other side will crack and flake off and/or warp the piece.

[@lydiacharles979]

Inniss ❤

[@suziedarcy2856]

Absolutely stunning

[@secretsquirrel726]

James gave a collar to the Wachopes at Niddrie Merschal, but it was a thistle then a flag of St. Andrew alternating around. It was divided up and I saw about 4 links of it as a kid.

[@DiscoverWithPajerico]

Very interesting

[@jackduffy1817]

And Still, White grow the Roses of Prince Charlie.

[@wargenius1257]

What???

[@nicparker3809]

looks made last week.

[@lydiacharles979]

Could be my family 😂

[@bullterror5]

YOURE IN DEEEEEEEP SHIT #V FOR #VANDETTA MAC BETH

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SHAME YOU DIDNT HAVE THE BILLIONS REQUIRED AT YOUR DISPOSAL TO BUY THE CROWN WHEN IT WAS FOR SALE....
#PURPLE MAC BETH

[@bullterror5]

"The Jacobites were the supporters of King James VII of Scotland and II of England. The Latin for James is Jacobus."

[@bullterror5]

THE DAY OF JACOBS TROUBLE. IS FAST APPROACHING....
BETTER FIND A CAVE TO HIDE IN...

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JAMES V WAS PUT ON DISPLAY AT THE QUEENS FUNERAL IN SCOTLAND WASNT HE...

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Weep, oh You ships of Tarshish...