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Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels
The collective term Austrian Crown Jewels or insignia (de: Insignien und Kleinodien) denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the Holy R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Bosworth Field: Encyclopedia - Battle Of Bosworth Field
In practice, the Earl of Oxford The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field was an important battle during the Wars of the Roses in 15th cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Elizabeth: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Elizabeth
The Crown of Queen Elizabeth is the platinum crown manufactured for, and worn by, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the queen consort of King George ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Mary: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Mary
The Crown of Queen Mary was the consort crown of Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of King George V of the United Kingdom. It was manufactured ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Alexandra: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Alexandra
The Crown of Queen Alexandra was the consort crown of Alexandra of Denmark, the Queen Consort of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Headgear: Encyclopedia - Headgear
Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head. Headgear serve a variety of pur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Privilege Of Peerage: Encyclopedia Ii - Privilege Of Peerage - Privilege Of Peerage
The Privilege of Peerage extends to all temporal peers and peeresses regardless of their position in relation to the House of Lords; Scot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Empire Of Austria
Amongst the most important regalia of the Austrian Empire are as following: The Crown of Rudolf II, later Crown of the Austrian Empire (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Queen Alexandra: Encyclopedia Ii - Crown Of Queen Alexandra - Background
Queen Victoria's death in January 1901 brought an end a gap of sixty-four years when the United Kingdom had been without a crowned king a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Bosworth Field: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Bosworth Field - The Campaign And Its Politics
Henry had landed in Pembrokeshire, the county of his birth, on 7 August with a small force—consisting mainly of French mercenaries—in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Crown Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Crown Of Brazil - Manufacture
The Crown of Dom Pedro II was built by the goldsmith Carlos Martin in Rio de Janeiro, and was first exhibited to the public on July 8, 18...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Crown Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Crown Of Austria - Sceptre And Imperial Orb
Also belonging to the crown are a sceptre and the Imperial Orb, which was commissioned in 1612 by Rudolf's brother and successor Matthias...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - Headgear - Overview Of Headgear Types
Headgear - Hats. Hats often have a brim all the way around the rim, and may be either placed on the head, or secured with hat-pins (whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Insignia Of The Austrian Hereditary Homage
Austria began as a small duchy and was later elevated to an archduchy. The house of Babenberg and later the Habsburg dynasty were the duk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Half-arch Crown: Encyclopedia Ii - Half-arch Crown - Number Of Arches
Half-arch crown - British tradition of 4 half-arches. In the image (left) of the Crown of Queen Elizabeth (1938), there are four half-a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Holy Roman Empire
The Imperial Regalia are the insignia of the Holy Roman Empire. After 1438, the Holy Roman Empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg, wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Half-arch Crown: Encyclopedia Ii - Half-arch Crown - Velvet Inlay
Where a crown possesses arches or half-arches, the circlet of the crown below the arches or half-arches are usually filled with velvet or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Privilege Of Peerage: Encyclopedia Ii - Privilege Of Peerage - Coats Of Arms
Peers are generally entitled to use certain heraldic devices. Atop the arms, a peer may display a coronet. Dukes were the first individua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Privilege Of Peerage: Encyclopedia Ii - Privilege Of Peerage - Precedence
Peers are entitled to a special precedence because of their ranks. Wives and children of peers are also entitled to a special precedence ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Habsburg-lorraine Household Treasure
The Household Treasure contains items from the daily life of the Habsburg monarchs. The collection is vast and only a few highlights are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Half-arch Crown: Encyclopedia Ii - Half-arch Crown - Shape Of Arch
Different crowns possess different shaped half arches. In some crowns, the half-arches dip down at the centre of the crown where they mee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Habsburg-lorraine Household Treasure
The Household Treasure contain items from the daily life of the Habsburg monarchs. The collection is vast and only a couple of highlights...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - Headgear - Headgear Etiquette
In the Western culture derived from Christian tradition, removing a piece of headwear is a sign of respect, making oneself more humble or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - Headgear - Purpose Of Headgear
Headgear - Protection or defense. The most common use of headgear is as protection for the head and eyes. A baseball cap is used by spo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Crown Of Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Crown Of Brazil - Usage
Aside from the coronation mass, it was customary for Brazilian Emperors to wear their crowns only on days of great festivity at the imper...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Bosworth Field: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Bosworth Field - Consequences
Henry Tudor was crowned as King Henry VII, marking the beginning of the 118-year reign of the Tudor dynasty in England. He immediately so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Holy Roman Empire
The Imperial Regalia are the insignia of the Holy Roman Empire. After 1438, the Holy Roman Empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg, wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Bosworth Field: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Bosworth Field - The Battle
The battle lasted about two hours, and began well for the king. Unfortunately for him, Sir William Stanley chose to enter the fray on Hen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Austrian Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - Austrian Crown Jewels - The Empire Of Austria
Among the most important regalia of the Austrian Empire are the following: The Crown of Rudolf II, later Crown of the Austrian Empire, (...   » Read the article