Order of Saint Anthony (Bavaria)

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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1. ^ a b McClintock & Strong 1981, p. 252.

### 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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* Order of Saint Anthony (Ethiopia)

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