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Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or Malta
Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations). Madrid, 1865. Spain. Date: 2021
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Authority Badge Cape Ceremonial Ceremony Chromolithography Cloak Emblem Heraldic Highest Hospitaller Hospitallers Insignia Jerusalem Knight Knights Malta Maltese Master Order Prior Priory Symbol Hospitalers
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This striking chromolithography print depicts the Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or Malta, an esteemed figure of the 19th century European chivalric tradition. The Grand Prior, dressed in the full regalia of his office, is shown wearing a black cape and cloak adorned with the distinctive eight-pointed cross of the Order. The cross, known as the Maltese cross, is a symbol of the Order's long and storied history, which dates back to the Crusades and the establishment of the Hospitaller Knights of St. John in Jerusalem. The Grand Prior holds the emblem of his office in his right hand, a golden cross pattée surmounted by a Maltese cross, signifying his position as the highest authority within the Order. The insignia of the Order, including the cross, badge, and collar, are prominently displayed on his chest. The Grand Prior's portrait is a testament to the rich history and traditions of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or Malta, which has its origins as a Catholic military and hospital order. Over the centuries, the Order has played a significant role in the defense of Christendom and the provision of care for the sick and the poor. This chromolithography print, part of the "History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations" series published in Madrid in 1865, offers a glimpse into the ceremonial dress and insignia of the Grand Prior, as well as the heraldic symbolism and the grandeur of the Order's traditions. The image is a reminder of the Order's enduring legacy and its continued relevance in the modern world.
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