Order of Saint Anthony (Bavaria)

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The Order of Saint Anthony was a Bavarian military order founded in 1382 by Duke Albert of Bavaria.

History

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The Order of Saint Anthony was created in 1382, after Duke Albert had pledged to go to war with the Ottoman Empire.[1]

Uniform

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The knights of Order of Saint Anthony wore a gold collar, from which hung a tau cross and a little bell.[1]

15th century portrait of a man wearing the medal of the Order of Saint Anthony

References

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Citations

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Books

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  • McClintock, John; Strong, James (1981). Cyclopedia of Biblical, theological, and ecclesiastical literature. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House. ISBN 9780801061233.

See also

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