{"product_id":"scotland-order-of-the-thistle-breast-star-st-andrew-badge-uk-medal-reproduction","title":"Scotland Order of the Thistle Breast Star – St Andrew Badge, UK Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eFaithful reproduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e breast star, the highest Scottish Order of chivalry. The design shows the thistle within the motto \u003cstrong\u003e“Nemo me impune lacessit”\u003c\/strong\u003e (“No one provokes me with impunity”), finished in bright silver with a coloured thistle boss and raised lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy and copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e89 × 98 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (≈\u003cstrong\u003e3.50 × 3.86 in\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (≈\u003cstrong\u003e3.53 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e pin-back, ready to wear on sash displays, uniforms, mannequins or frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bit of background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Order of the Thistle was confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003eJames VII of Scotland (James II of England) in 1687\u003c\/strong\u003e to honour eminent service to the Scottish crown. After a brief lapse, it was \u003cstrong\u003erevived by Queen Anne in 1703\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains limited to the Sovereign and a small number of Knights and Ladies. The thistle emblem and Latin motto have long symbolised Scotland’s royal protection. The breast star became a formal part of the insignia in the 18th century and is worn at state ceremonies with the green riband and badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse \u0026amp; notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp multi-layer starburst with clean edges; good depth to the thistle centre. Ideal for collections, historical display, film\/prop, cosplay or as a teaching piece. Hand-finished—minor variation in tone is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e insignia for display only. Not an awarded original and carries \u003cstrong\u003eno\u003c\/strong\u003e official status.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532323074242,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A8033.jpg?v=1785747899","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/scotland-order-of-the-thistle-breast-star-st-andrew-badge-uk-medal-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}