Investiture Collection

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture Card
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918, Mehmed - original name Mehmed Resad - spent much of his life in seclusion until

Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912593 Costumes of the 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight)

The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho)
8661462 The Investiture of Edward the Black Prince as a Knight of the Garter, 1346 (colour litho) by Cope, Charles West (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ceremony of knighting (engraving)
8636263 The ceremony of knighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ceremony of knighting)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209574 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy

Tapestry of the election as Tsar of Mikhail Fyodorovich from the St. Petersburg factory, c.1828
BOO67260 Tapestry of the election as Tsar of Mikhail Fyodorovich from the St. Petersburg factory, c.1828; 276x355 cm; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia.

Historical Panels from the Hall of the Baker's Company (engraving)
8627593 Historical Panels from the Hall of the Baker's Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899
3480898 Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet, 1899; (add.info.: Investiture of legion of Honour upon President Emile Francois Loubet (1838 - 1929) in 1899

Investiture in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, 26 September 1917 (b/w photo)
8641392 Investiture in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, 26 September 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremony awarding decorations to military servicemen and their families, Hyde Park, World War I, 1917 (b/w photo)
8626487 Ceremony awarding decorations to military servicemen and their families, Hyde Park, World War I, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II
3062104 The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II, with the Order of the Star of India, Calcutta, India 1st January

The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales knighting the Right Hon. W. H. Gregory, Governor of Ceylon, in the Hall of the Old Kandyan Kings, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India... 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII bestows a decoration on an Indian ruler

The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kings Creator
The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kingship of Sidon, c.1645-c.1650

Grand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. A grand Chapter of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick was held...in the Presence Chamber...for the investure of the Earl of

H.R.H. The Prince of Russia Investing H.R.H. The Prince of Wales with the Order of the... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'H.R.H. The Prince of Russia Investing H.R.H. The Prince of Wales with the Order of the Black Eagle in Berlin, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Investiture Certificate of Sister Maria Theresa Baglioni, June 5, 1717. Creator: Unknown
Investiture Certificate of Sister Maria Theresa Baglioni, June 5, 1717

Mr Roy Bohana, musical director of the Welsh Arts Council, rehearses the special investiture choir at John Phillips Hall, Bangor Normal College. June 1969

The Investiture of Prince Charles at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales. Prince Charles kneels before the HRH Queen Elizabeth II. 1st July 1969

The Two Ronnies (Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett), after receiving their decorations from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. 7th February 1978

Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Saber with Scabbard, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian, grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/A.D

Prince of Wales investiture, eight reportage photographs of scenes from the investiture, Carnarvon Castle, Wales. Captioned, Cool or Nervous

Scene from The Faithful Heart
A scene from the film The Faithful Heart depicting a fictional Victoria Cross investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Date: 1932

King George VI inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard
King George VI (1895-1952) inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Yeomen are under the Captaincy of Arthur Chichester, Colonel The Lord Templemore (1880-1953). Date: 1939

Our Crowned and Consecrated King and Queen in the State Coach During the Coronation Procession on 12th May 1937
HJA247932 Our Crowned and Consecrated King and Queen in the State Coach During the Coronation Procession on 12th May 1937, from The Sketch, 19th May 1937 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

An Investiture at Windsor (engraving)
1603773 An Investiture at Windsor (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Investiture at Windsor)

Investiture of German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (colour litho)
7201355 Investiture of German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Investiture of Archbishop Vaughan with the Pallium (engraving)
1603478 The Investiture of Archbishop Vaughan with the Pallium (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Accolade (colour litho)
670129 The Accolade (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accolade. Illustration for Humors of History (Sully and Ford, c 1905).); © Look and Learn

The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving)
1058760 The Investiture of the Earl of Portarlington with the Order of St Patrick in Dublin Castle (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conduct: cartoon on the appointment of the Chancellor of Germany (colour litho)
7201356 Conduct: cartoon on the appointment of the Chancellor of Germany (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conduct)

King Edward I presenting his infant son to the Welsh as their prince, 1301 (engraving)
7149386 King Edward I presenting his infant son to the Welsh as their prince, 1301 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince Of Wales in his investiture robes (b / w photo)
3656685 The Prince Of Wales in his investiture robes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Of Wales in his investiture robes)

The Investiture of Earl Lucan as a Knight of the Order of St Patrick (b / w photo)
1051610 The Investiture of Earl Lucan as a Knight of the Order of St Patrick (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Visit to Dublin, Investiture of Lords Powerscourt and Southwell as Knights of St Patrick (engraving)
1057352 The Royal Visit to Dublin, Investiture of Lords Powerscourt and Southwell as Knights of St Patrick (engraving) by English School

Investiture of King Humbert IV of Italy with the Order of the Garter, the Procession in the Quirinal Palace (engraving)
1049978 Investiture of King Humbert IV of Italy with the Order of the Garter, the Procession in the Quirinal Palace (engraving) by English School

John O Connell in Coventry and London (engraving)
1101097 John O Connell in Coventry and London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John O Connell in Coventry and London)

Prince Edward, the Black Prince, being knighted by his father, King Edward III
LLM455835 Prince Edward, the Black Prince, being knighted by his father, King Edward III by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Edward, the Black Prince)

Ceremony of Knighting (engraving)
2813450 Ceremony of Knighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of Knighting)

Investiture of a Saxon Bishop (engraving)
2792883 Investiture of a Saxon Bishop (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Investiture of a Saxon Bishop)

The Great South Sea Caterpillar, transformed into a Bath Butterfly, pub
3025384 The Great South Sea Caterpillar, transformed into a Bath Butterfly, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance
3101033 Investiture of Frederick I of the house of Hohenzollern as Elector of Brandenburg at the Council of Constance, 18 April 1417 (colour litho) by German School

Investiture of Marshal MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece (engraving)
1611745 Investiture of Marshal MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Investiture of His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia with the Order of the Garter (engraving)
1609349 Investiture of His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia with the Order of the Garter (engraving) by English School

Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen and his wives
Costumes of Count Ernst IV von Gleichen with his first wife Ingeborg and second wife Margaretha, 13th century. Graf Ernst von Gleichen. From the effigy in Erfurt cathedral

Rare stele showing Artabanus V, the last Parthian king, investing Khwasak
BOO179129 Rare stele showing Artabanus V, the last Parthian king, investing Khwasak, the satrap of Susa: he hands a ring as emblem of his authority, from Susa, Iran

Edward I of England investing his newborn son as the first Prince of Wales, 1301 (colour litho)
5229966 Edward I of England investing his newborn son as the first Prince of Wales, 1301 (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The future King Edward VII investing Princes with the Star of India, at Calcutta, 1876 (colour litho)
6031619 The future King Edward VII investing Princes with the Star of India, at Calcutta, 1876 (colour litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captivating Moments of Investiture: A Glimpse into Ceremonial Prestige" Step into the world of investiture, where grandeur and tradition intertwine to honor individuals with prestigious titles and decorations. From the opulent halls of Caernarfon Castle to the regal processions through the streets, these captivating moments capture the essence of investiture. In one frame, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey proudly displays his investiture card, a symbol of his esteemed position. The Prince of Wales investiture unfolds in eight reportage photographs, each freeze-framing history in motion. Meanwhile, a scene from "The Faithful Heart" transports us to an era when investitures were depicted on-screen for all to witness. King George VI inspects the Yeomen of the Guard with utmost dignity and grace—a testament to their unwavering loyalty. The ceremony itself comes alive as we witness a knight being invested with great honor and solemnity. A 19th-century saber with scabbard stands as a timeless artifact—an emblematic representation of chivalry and valor associated with such ceremonies. Mr Roy Bohana's musical prowess echoes through time as he directs performances at the Welsh Arts Council. Caernarfon Castle becomes an enchanting backdrop for Prince Charles' momentous investiture—a celebration that forever etches his name in history. Even comedic legends like The Two Ronnies find themselves adorned after receiving their well-deserved decorations. Delving further back in time, we catch a glimpse into Westminster Hall during an 18th-century call of sergeants—an occasion steeped in tradition and reverence. And who can forget the iconic State Coach procession during King George VI's coronation? Finally, an engraving takes us inside Windsor Castle during another illustrious investiture—where nobles gather under ornate ceilings to pay homage to those deserving recognition, and are not merely ceremonies; they are moments that encapsulate the essence of honor, achievement, and tradition.