{"product_id":"antique-platinum-diamond-order-of-the-thistle-brooch-in-original-box","title":"Antique Platinum \u0026 Diamond 'Order of the Thistle' Brooch in Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare platinum and 18k gold 'Order of the Thistle' is studded with numerous rose-cut diamonds. The center is decorated with a thistle on a green enamel background, together with the motto '\u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eNemo me impune lacessit', \u003c\/em\u003eLatin for: 'No one harms me with impunity'. I found the brooch in a purple velvet box, which I believe to be original and will be part of this sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOrder of the Thistle\u003c\/span\u003e is Scotland’s highest and most prestigious order of chivalry, and the second-highest in the United Kingdom, ranking just behind the Order of the Garter. It recognizes notable public service and significant contributions to national life. The order is ancient, with historical ties dating as far back as the 8th century, though its modern iteration was established by King James VII of Scotland (James II of England) in 1687. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order consists of the Sovereign (the monarch) and up to 16 full members (Knights or Ladies). Members of the Royal family and foreign monarchs can be added as \"extra\" or supernumerary members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most UK orders, appointments to the Order of the Thistle are entirely at the personal gift of the monarch and do not require government advice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 24 x 24 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 5.00 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 20th Century, circa 1920s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Acid tested as platinum, with an 18k gold back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In great antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import taxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57297514692952,"sku":null,"price":1220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOurCircle-2026-05-16T153543.821.png?v=1778938552","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/antique-platinum-diamond-order-of-the-thistle-brooch-in-original-box","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}