The Templar's chart, or, Hieroglyphic monitor; containing all the emblems and hieroglyphics explained in the valiant and magnanimous orders of Knights ... of Malta, or Order of St. John of Jerusalem - Brossura

Cross, Jeremy Ladd

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1156375193 ISBN 13: 9781156375198

Casa editrice: RareBooksClub.com, 2012

Riassunto

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 Excerpt: ... order, as established in Scotland and revised in 1843; viz: A white woollen mantle to reach the knee in front, and taper away to the ankle behind, fastened with white cord and tassel, and with a red cross patee on the left shoulder; white woollen tunic, reaching to about three or four inches above the knee, with the cross upon the left breast; white stock with falling white shirt collar; tight white pantaloons; buff boots, with buff tops turned over five inches broad, no tassels; spurs gilt with red leathers; sash of white silk, half a yard in breadth, tied in a knot in front, the ends edged with a white silk fringe hanging down, and a small red cross near the extremities; white woollen cap with red leather band, or if he has obtained a diploma from the Grand Master, a red velvet cap; no feather; cross-hilted sword with brass guard, and white ivory hilt; scabbard of red morocco; belt of red leather, with gilt buckle; buff gauntlets, with a red cross on the wrist; badge, an enameled black cross, with white order, and a small red cross enameled thereon, suspended from the neck by a red ribbon, with white edges, about two inches broad, passing through the ring of the badge. The officers necessary to form an Encampment are as follows, viz: Most Eminent Grand Commander, Generalissimo, Captain General, Prelate, Treasurer, Recorder, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Standard Bearer, Sword Bearer, Warder and Sentinel. TEMPLARS' MANUAL. The throne is situated in the east; above is suspended a banner, on it a cross surmounted by rays of light, on each side a sky blue banner, on one of which are arranged the emblems of the order, and on the other a paschal lamb and Maltese cross, with the motto, "The will of God." The Grand Commander is seated on the throne, th...

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: RareBooksClub.com
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1156375193
• ISBN 13: 9781156375198
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 32