Summary
Horse brass: Prince of Wales' feathers, border in the shape of a shield. Type: cast brass. Date: 1825-1939.
"The badge of The Prince of Wales comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fleur-de-lys. The motto "Ich Dien" (I serve) is on a dark blue ribbon beneath the coronet. Its use in royal heraldry goes back to the time of Edward Prince of Wales (the Black Prince) in the 14th century. Experts in heraldry believe the feathers may have been used by the family of Edward's mother, Philippa of Hainault, but the Ich Dien motto formed part of the arms of the King of Bohemia."
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
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Date Made
England, Great Britain, 1825-1939
The use of the feathers in royal heraldry goes back to the time of Edward Prince of Wales (the Black Prince) in the 14th century. Cast horse brasses were first made in 1825, with production continuing till the 1930s, when the increasing use of petrol engines and motor vehicles led to a decline in the use of working horses. Reproduction horse brasses were made in later decades for sale as collectables. -
Person Named
HRH Edward the Black Prince, England, Great Britain, 1825-1939
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Person Named
HRH Edward A. Prince of Wales, England, Great Britain, 1825-1939
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The word "England" is stamped on the back on the right hand side.
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