Rare Print-MILITARY ORDERS-GERMAN-FOUR EMPERORS-REUNION-PL 50-Rochemont-1843

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Plate 50: 'Vervolg der Europeesche Orden. De Duitsche Orde of die der Kruisheeren - Orde van den Ouden Adel of der vier duitsche Keizers - Orde van den Holstein-Limburgschen Leeuw - Koninklijke orde der Unie - Keizerlijke Orde der Reunie.' (The German Order - Order of the Four Emperors - Order of the Holstein-Limburg Lion - Order of the Union - Order of the Reunion). The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem (Latin: Ordo domus Sanctae Mariae Theutonicorum Hierosolymitanorum, German: Orden der Brüder vom Deutschen Haus St. Mariens in Jerusalem), commonly the Teutonic Order, is a German medieval military order, and in modern times a purely religious Catholic order. The Order of the Old Nobility, also called Order of the Four Emperors (German: Ritterorden vom Alten Adel oder der vier roemischen Kaiser), is an old family order of knighthood, established in 1768 by Count Philipp Ferdinand of Limburg Stirum. The Order of the Union (Dutch: Orde van de Unie) was a chivalric order established in 1806 by Louis Napoleon, younger brother of Napoleon I, for the Kingdom of Holland. The order was abolished in 1811 when the French Empire absorbed the Kingdom of Holland. It was succeeded by the Order of the Reunion. The Order of the Reunion (Ordre de la Réunion) was an order of chivalry of the First French Empire, set up to be awarded to Frenchmen and foreigners to reward services in the civil service, magistracy and army. It was established in 1811 and abolished in 1815. 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 occasional small tears from handling. Age related toning. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B52-17 The overall size is ca. 13.6 x 17.7 inch. The image size is ca. 10 x 13.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 34.5 x 45 cm. The image size is ca. 25.5 x 35 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 33877

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