Order of Parfaite Amitié
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The Order of Parfaite Amitié (German
: Orden de Parfaite Amitié) is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry in the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis.
as the supreme order of the princely house. Karl Anselm, 4th Prince of Thurn and Taxis
then reformed the Order and was able to formally transmit the Order to descendants to this day. With the abolition of the principalities of the Confederation of the Rhine
by the acts of 12 July 1806, the Order's value became related to the dynasty, and is be given to members who have turned 18 years of age.
in white enamel. Within the arms of the cross is located a tower and an upright lion, the symbol from the coat of arms
of the House of Thurn and Taxis
. In the shame arm of the cross are engraved the words VINICULUM AMICITAE (Latin
: chain of friendship). In the medallion are the initials CA (Carl Anselm). Marked blue-enamelled medallion with the letters or TW Since 1928, the initial A (Albert).
Men wear the decoration around their neck with sky-blue band. A copy of the Order is in the treasury at the museum at St. Emmeram's Abbey
in Regensburg
.
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
: Orden de Parfaite Amitié) is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry in the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis.
History
The Order was created during the reign of Alexander Ferdinand, 3rd Prince of Thurn and TaxisAlexander Ferdinand, 3rd Prince of Thurn and Taxis
-Titles and styles:*21 March 1704 – 8 November 1739: His Serene Highness The Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis*8 November 1739 – 17 March 1773: His Serene Highness The Prince of Thurn and Taxis-Honours:...
as the supreme order of the princely house. Karl Anselm, 4th Prince of Thurn and Taxis
Karl Anselm, 4th Prince of Thurn and Taxis
-Titles and styles:*2 June 1733 – 8 November 1739: His Serene Highness Prince Karl Anselm of Thurn and Taxis*8 November 1739 – 17 March 1773: His Serene Highness The Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis...
then reformed the Order and was able to formally transmit the Order to descendants to this day. With the abolition of the principalities of the Confederation of the Rhine
Confederation of the Rhine
The Confederation of the Rhine was a confederation of client states of the First French Empire. It was formed initially from 16 German states by Napoleon after he defeated Austria's Francis II and Russia's Alexander I in the Battle of Austerlitz. The Treaty of Pressburg, in effect, led to the...
by the acts of 12 July 1806, the Order's value became related to the dynasty, and is be given to members who have turned 18 years of age.
Design
The Order's medal consists of a golden eight-pointed Maltese crossMaltese cross
The Maltese cross, also known as the Amalfi cross, is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta and through them came to be identified with the Mediterranean island of Malta and is one of the National symbols of Malta...
in white enamel. Within the arms of the cross is located a tower and an upright lion, the symbol from the coat of arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
of the House of Thurn and Taxis
Thurn und Taxis
The Princely House of Thurn and Taxis is a German family that was a key player in the postal services in Europe in the 16th century and is well known as owners of breweries and builders of many castles.- History :...
. In the shame arm of the cross are engraved the words VINICULUM AMICITAE (Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
: chain of friendship). In the medallion are the initials CA (Carl Anselm). Marked blue-enamelled medallion with the letters or TW Since 1928, the initial A (Albert).
Men wear the decoration around their neck with sky-blue band. A copy of the Order is in the treasury at the museum at St. Emmeram's Abbey
St. Emmeram's Abbey
St. Emmeram's Abbey , now known as Schloss Thurn und Taxis, Schloss St. Emmeram, and St...
in Regensburg
Regensburg
Regensburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany, located at the confluence of the Danube and Regen rivers, at the northernmost bend in the Danube. To the east lies the Bavarian Forest. Regensburg is the capital of the Bavarian administrative region Upper Palatinate...
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