Edward II / Edward IV Sun In Splendour chain of office

Edward II / Edward IV Sun In Splendour chain of office

The sun in splendour or in his glory is a representation of the sun used as a heraldic charge. It was used as a badge by Edward II of England, and was later adopted by Edward IV following the appearance of a parhelion or "sun dog" before his victory at the Battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461.

King Edward IV (28 April 1442 – 9 April 1483) was King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470, then again from 11 April 1471 until his death in 1483. He was a central figure in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England fought between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions between 1455 and 1487.

The Chain Of Office is linked by antique silver filigree medallions, each with a double layered sun in gold and silver with diamante crystals. There are filigree connecting links in between each medallion.

This is a unique and hand crafted item. It measures approximately 90cm and is a continuous piece.