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A replica of the Order of the Garter Collar done in a 16th century style. The collar is made of gilded bronze and is over 40 inches long. It has the thickness and weight of an actual 16th
century collar. The garter links are slightly larger than those in a modern collar, measuring approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. There are also fewer links than in a modern collar.
The modern Garter collar has 24 links each of the garter and knot links. These commemorate the original 24 members. This collar has 14 links of each. This makes a collar more suitable to wear with a variety of period costumes. The modern collar is only worn over a huge mantle. The collar is still quite large and drapes nicely. See the picture of John Neitz wearing one of the collars below. If you want a longer collar you can purchase additional links below. The price below included the George Pendant. The St. George and the Dragon pendant can be purchased separately on the Period Style Pendants, Crosses and Broaches page.
Each of the Garter links is correctly enameled. The enamel behind the motto on the garter links is
a nice royal blue. A red double rose is in the center of the link and the rose has emerald green leaves. The St. George and the Dragon pendant is 2.25 inches tall.
This is as close as you can come to having a real Order of the Garter collar without actually being named a member of the order. Order a collar and Order of the Garter Star together and save money. See below.
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