A SET OF EIGHT ENGRAVED BRASS 'ORDER OF THE BATH' STALL-PLATES

DATED 1815-22

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A SET OF EIGHT ENGRAVED BRASS 'ORDER OF THE BATH' STALL-PLATES
DATED 1815-22
Seven in English and one in French, each with full coat-of-arms and inscription commemorating the nomination to Knight Commander of the Most Honorable Order of Bath, various with maker's names G. HARRIS 31 SHOE LANE LONDON, G. HARRIS NO 31 SHOE LANE LONDON and H.J.GL...S 8 PETERBO COURT FLEET STREET LONDON
8¾ in. (22.5 cm.) high, 7½ in. (19 cm.) wide, each approximately (8)

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The Most Honorable Order of the Bath has its origins in the knighting ceremonies of the Middle Ages, and in 1815 the Order, which had been founded by George I in 1725, was restructured following the Napoleonic Wars to recognize those who distinguished themselves in military service. A civil division was established in 1847, and the installation in Westminster Abbey, which had been suspended in 1812, was reinstated by George V in 1913.

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