Gold Prick Spurs British Crown Jewels Coronation 1920s Trade Card

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Gold Prick Spurs British Crown Jewels Coronation 1920s Trade Card
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THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
ORIGINAL 1920s TRADE  ADVERTISING CARD
GOLD PRICK SPURS BRITISH CROWN JEWELS CORONATION
Prick spurs remade for Charles II are presented to the monarch. They are made of solid gold,
richly embossed with floral patterns and scrolls, and have straps of crimson velvet
embroidered in gold. Both necks terminate in a Tudor rose with a spike at its centre. Also
known as St George's Spurs, they are one of the emblems of knighthood and chivalry, and
denote the sovereign's role as head of the Armed Forces. Gold spurs are first known to have
been used in 1189 at the coronation of Richard I, though it is likely they were introduced for
Henry the Young King in 1170, and this element of the service was probably inspired by the
initiation ceremony of knights. A pair of mid 14th-century spurs were added to St Edward's
regalia at the Abbey in 1399 and used at all coronations until they were destroyed in 1649.
Historically, spurs were fastened to a monarch's feet, but since the Restoration they are
simply brushed against the heels of kings or shown to queens.
NOTE:
THE REVERSE SIDE HAS TEXT ABOUT THE IMAGE ON THE FRONT SIDE A
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
NOTE:
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS LARGER THAN THE CARD
TO SHOW THE DETAIL.
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IT IS NOT PERFECT AND THIS CARD MAY HAVE
SLIGHT PAPER LOSS
SMUDGING
ROUNDED CORNERS
SURFACE CREASE
SEE THE IMAGES ABOVE!
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The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, originally the Crown Jewels of England, are 140
royal ceremonial objects kept in the Tower of London, which include the regalia and
vestments worn by British kings and queens at their coronations.
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