This would make a striking brooch
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
May 8, 2023 7:44pm CST
Shown in the photo is the Order of St Patrick, a British order of chivalry. This was on display in Dublin Castle which we toured when we were holidaying in Ireland.
King George III instituted the Order in 1783 to reward loyal Irish peers during the American War of Independence. The award in no longer given and the last surviving knight, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, died in 1974.
The star is an eight-pointed figure. The centre of the gold badge depicts a shamrock bearing three crowns. The Latin motto ‘Quis separabit’ and the Roman numerals ‘MDCCLXXXIII’ are written on the blue circle.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
9 May 23
That looks so nice. I would love to have something like that for my pendant but maybe a bit smaller in size 
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 May 23
Nice photo of the Order Of St. Patrick medal.
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 May 23
@JudyEv You are welcome.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May 23
Yes, it does. All those decorations must add up to quite a bit of weight sometimes.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
9 May 23
Yes it would Judy..it is stunning.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 May 23
That is very beautiful and striking, I certainly would make a lovely brooch,
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 May 23
I suppose all these different awards and badges have a lot of symbolism.
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May 23
I think so too. I doubt I'd have any occasion to wear it though.
