Twinning mentions cockade on page 190, says " A cockade originally of 5 separate pieces set with brilliants, was altered for Queen Alexandra to a cloak clasp to consist of three pieces; the center piece, set with a cluster of diamonds, and one side were kept in the original form and the other 3 pieces remounted as one to match the opposite side. Picture on page 186 plate 74a. PJ
--Previous Message-- : Me three. I noticed all the pictures of this : important piece but no info. Any guesses : why that would be? : : Where does the name cockade come from : anyway? : : This piece must have a fascinating history. : : :