Rare Medieval Knights Crusader Silver Ring Likely From The Order Of The Dragon
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15482295 | Colour: silver |
| Material: silver | Provenance: ex private collection |
| Type: Knights ring from the Order of the Dragon |
Rare Medieval Knights Crusader Silver Ring likely from the Hungarian Order of the Dragon
Outstanding Medieval Knights Crusader silver ring probably from a member of the Order of the Dragon. The ring consisting of a very solid round band ending in hexagonal "double" bezel". The ring plate is engraved with a dragon, which - like an Ouroboros - bites into its own tail. The top incribed with the Latin phrase "quam clemens e(st) deus" (how wise is God). Inscription on back bezel read...s "quam pius et iustus" (How pious and just).
A dragon that bites its own tail becomes the Medieval symbol of eternity. In traditional Christian symbolism, the dragon is equated with the snake, the power of evil, the devil, the tempter, the enemy of God; he also embodies death, darkness, paganism and heresy. A dragon that bites into the tail stands for the destroyed evil, because it was believed that - as with the scorpion - the power of the dragon would be in its tail. Also the "Society of the Garter", founded by Edward III in England in 1348, today's Order of the Garter, shows the victory of St. George over the dragon and thus symbolizes the victory of the Christian knight over evil.
The Order of the Dragon (German "Drachenorden" and Latin "Societatis draconistrarum") was an institution, similar to other chivalric orders of the time, modelled on the Order of St George (1318). It was created in 1408 by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (while he was still king of Hungary) . The Order also required its initiates to defend the Cross and fight the enemies of Christianity, particular the Ottoman Empire. The Order flourished during the first half of the 15th century, primarily in Germany and Italy. After Sigismund's death in 1437, its importance declined in Western Europe, but after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, it continued to play a role in Hungary, Croatia, Albania and Romania which bore the brunt of the Ottoman incursions.
approx. 15-16. C. AD - weight 13.3 grams - size 19.4 mm , US 9.5, UK S, Origin Hungary likely Croatia
Heavily worn ring with traces, scratches and small damages. Silver partially roughened from age or long storing under earth. Engraving and inscription with abrasion. Item is not finally cleaned preserving origin condition and patina. Material tested for silver. Wearable condition.
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Outstanding Medieval Knights Crusader silver ring probably from a member of the Order of the Dragon. The ring consisting of a very solid round band ending in hexagonal "double" bezel". The ring plate is engraved with a dragon, which - like an Ouroboros - bites into its own tail. The top incribed with the Latin phrase "quam clemens e(st) deus" (how wise is God). Inscription on back bezel read...s "quam pius et iustus" (How pious and just).
A dragon that bites its own tail becomes the Medieval symbol of eternity. In traditional Christian symbolism, the dragon is equated with the snake, the power of evil, the devil, the tempter, the enemy of God; he also embodies death, darkness, paganism and heresy. A dragon that bites into the tail stands for the destroyed evil, because it was believed that - as with the scorpion - the power of the dragon would be in its tail. Also the "Society of the Garter", founded by Edward III in England in 1348, today's Order of the Garter, shows the victory of St. George over the dragon and thus symbolizes the victory of the Christian knight over evil.
The Order of the Dragon (German "Drachenorden" and Latin "Societatis draconistrarum") was an institution, similar to other chivalric orders of the time, modelled on the Order of St George (1318). It was created in 1408 by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (while he was still king of Hungary) . The Order also required its initiates to defend the Cross and fight the enemies of Christianity, particular the Ottoman Empire. The Order flourished during the first half of the 15th century, primarily in Germany and Italy. After Sigismund's death in 1437, its importance declined in Western Europe, but after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, it continued to play a role in Hungary, Croatia, Albania and Romania which bore the brunt of the Ottoman incursions.
approx. 15-16. C. AD - weight 13.3 grams - size 19.4 mm , US 9.5, UK S, Origin Hungary likely Croatia
Heavily worn ring with traces, scratches and small damages. Silver partially roughened from age or long storing under earth. Engraving and inscription with abrasion. Item is not finally cleaned preserving origin condition and patina. Material tested for silver. Wearable condition.
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