"Chevaliers porte glaive".
Livonian Order (fraternity of the Knights of Christ of Livonia). The Livonian Order was an autonomous branch of the Teutonic Order, formed in 1237 from the remnants of the Order of the Swordsmen, defeated by the Samogitian pagans. The residence of the master of the order was Wenden Castle. Members of the order were "brothers-knights" (warriors), "brothers-priests" (clergy) and "brothers-servants" (squires-artisans). The distinctive sign of its members was a white robe with a red cross and a sword on it. From 1435 to 1561 he was a member of the Livonian Confederation.
Technique, Material: copper engraving / Paper
Artist: Vernier Engraver: Francois Pigeot
Date: "Histoire et description de tous les peoples", 1838.
Size: 13 х 21 cm.
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