The Order of Saint Anthony was a

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n military order 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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