St. Patricks Cross (Pendant in antiqued silver)

Celtic Cross, 35 x 54 mm, two-faced design, 925 old silver finishing

The illustrious Order of St. Patrick (The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick) is an Ireland of related Celtic Knights. He was on 5 February 1783 by George III. founded. The appointment of Knights of the patron saint of Ireland Patrick lasted until the proclamation of the Irish Free State in 1922. Although the Order was further beaten existed no knight since 1934th The last member of the Order, Henry, Duke of Gloucester, died in 1974. Queen Elizabeth II. But still applies as sovereign over the Order. Also, the administrator, the Ulster King of Arms, still exists.