Paisley - you go to the top of the class!! You can give out the pencils tomorrow!!
Lord Twining published important books on royal jewels. Menkes got a lot from Twining.
google for Lord Twining but also try for his books in your local major library. They cost the earth now.
Also google for cockade.
I shall see what else can be dredged up from old notes. Many other posters here contributed good info on cockades.
The cockade possibly begins with George III or IV.
--Previous Message-- : Thank you, Nellie. I can vouch for real time : postings because your post appeared quickly : after mine, and I'm in California on Friday : to your Saturday. : : Isn't this jewel fantastic? : : I don't know anything about it, like you do. : If you're inclined - I'd love to read what : else you know, and who Twining is. : : Always appreciate your posts, even if I : don't comment - I read them all.