The Order of Saint Anthony was a

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founded in 1382 by Duke Albert of Bavaria.

History

The Order of Saint Anthony was created in 1382, after Duke Albert had pledged to go to war with the

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Uniform

The knights of Order of Saint Anthony wore a gold collar, from which hung a

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and a little

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History

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