Order of the Golden Fleece

Gold, enamel
The Order of the Golden Fleece was founded by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy and Netherlands on the day of his marriage to Isabella of Portugal – January 10, 1429. Since 17th century, the order loses its significance as the order of chivalry; its supplements become evidence of royal grace. The history of the Order is related to Netherlands, France, Spain and Austria.
The Order has three mottoes: ANTE FERIT QUAM FLAMMA MICET – «The blow falls before the flame flare up»; PRETIUM LABORUM NON VILE – «Reward is not inferior to merit»; NON ALIUD – «I owe and desire no other»