Rare Print-MILITARY ORDERS-AUSTRIA-STARRY CROSS-RUPERT-PL 27-Rochemont-1843

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Plate 27: 'Oostenryk. Orde van het Sterrekruis - Orde van St. Rupertus van Saltzburg - Orde van Vrouwen, Dienaressen der deugd.' (Austria. Order of the Starry Cross - Order of St. Rupert of Salzburg - Women's Order, Servants of Virtue). The Order of the Starry Cross (or Order of the Star Cross/Star Cross Order; German: Sternkreuz-Orden) was founded by Eleanora Gonzaga of Mantua, dowager empress of the Holy Roman Empire, in 1668. This all female order was confirmed by Pope Clement IX, June 28, 1668, and was placed under the spiritual management of the Prince Bishop of Vienna. Original hand coloured engraving. No plate marks visible. Description: This rare orignal engraving originates from: 'Geschiedkundige beschrijving der oudere en nieuwere, thans bestaande Ridderorden. - Afbeeldingen der Ridderorden.', by G.L. de Rochemont & J. Bischoff, published by Jb. da Cunha & Comp, Amsterdam, 1843. From a rare and expensive work on in 1843 existing cavalier / knight / military orders.Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W.C. Magnenat after J. Bischoff. Condition: Good given age. Paper edges chipped and browned with small tears from handling. Age related toning. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B52-10 The overall size is ca. 13.4 x 17.7 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 13.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 34 x 45 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 35 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 33858

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