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Sketches for the design of The Queen’s Mantle of the Order of the British Empire
On becoming the first female Sovereign of the Order in 1952, The Queen required a newly designed mantle. Both King George V and King George VI had worn military uniform with the mantle of the order on ceremonial occasions. These sketches show alternative
designs submitted by students at the Royal College of Art.







Lindsay Robertson (active 1960)
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
38.1 x 27.9 cm (mount) | RCIN 933612

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Lindsay Robertson (active 1960)
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
38.1 x 27.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933613

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Attributed to Lindsay Robertson (active 1960)
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
38.0 x 28.0 cm (mount) | RCIN 933614

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Canadian School, 20th century
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
40.7 x 27.7 cm (mount) | RCIN 933615

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Canadian School, 20th century
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
38.1 x 24.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933617

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Canadian School, 20th century
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
38.1 x 26.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933618

Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
Canadian School, 20th century
Designs for the Mantle and Hat of the Order of the British Empire for the Sovereign
36.7 x 25.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 933619
