--Previous Message-- : : 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. : :