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Order Of The Ermine (modern)
The Order of the Ermine (L’Ordre de l’Hermine) was originally a chivalric order of the 14th and 15th centuries in the Duchy of Brittany. The ermine is the emblem of Brittany. In the 20th century, it was revived by the Cultural Institute of Brittany as an honor for those contributing to Breton culture. It was created in 1972 to honor those who contribute to Breton culture and development. At its head is a Chancellor (Yves Lainé) and two vice-chancellors: Riwanon Kervella and André Lavanant. The siege is at the Institut Culturel de Bretagne, the castle of the Ermine, Vannes. Recipients * In 1972 at Pontivy : René Pleven * In 1973 at Rome : Gabriele Pescatore * In 1973 at Rennes : Jean Mévellec * In 1988 at Rennes : Vefa de Bellaing, Pierre-Roland Giot, Polig Monjarret, Henri Queffélec * In 1989 at Nantes : Per Denez, Louis Lichou, Bernard de Parades, Maryvonne Quéméré-Jaouen * In 1990 at Auray : Charles Le Gall, Émile Le Scanv (Glenmor), Joseph Martra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Ermine (France)
The Order of the Ermine (L'Ordre de l'Hermine) was a chivalric order of the 14th and 15th centuries in the Duchy of Brittany. The ermine is the emblem of Brittany. In the 20th century, it was revived by the Cultural Institute of Brittany as an honor for those contributing to Breton culture. Medieval During his last period of exile at the court of England (1377–1379), John V, Duke of Brittany, observed the functioning of the Order of the Garter. Back in Brittany, in 1381, he created his own order. The little we know of this order comes from Guillaume de St-André. In 1448, it became the Order of the Ermine and the Ear of Grain (Ordre de l'Hermine et de l'Épi). The ermine was a natural choice for the badge of his order, since the heraldic representation of its fur is the coat of arms of the Dukes of Brittany. In medieval times the ermine was believed to risk capture or death rather than sully the purity of its white fur and thus a symbol of concern for the uncompromis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |