Bruges Garter Book

  • Medieval Era
  • Less than 1 min

By Crusader1307

Dating to The 15th Century AD - The ''Garter Book'' was commissioned by William Bruges.l He served as the first Master of Arms for The Chivalric Order of The Garter, under England's King Henry V. An illuminated manuscript, The ''Garter Book'' showed all installed Members of The Order and their Arms (Heraldry Crests). The Book is painted in some portions with mixed Gold. It consists of 25 illustrations of the Founding Knights of The Order – established by King Edward III (14th Century AD).