United Kingdom: The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick

Ribbon: Pale blue.

Instituted: 1783 by George III.
Discontinued: 1922.

Awarded: To Irish notables and for services to Ireland.

Post-nominal letters: KP.

Collar Sorry - no image of obverse Sorry - no image of reverse
Mantle Sorry - no image of obverse Sorry - no image of reverse
Hat Sorry - no image of obverse Sorry - no image of reverse
Badge Badge, Obverse Badge, Reverse
Star Star, Obverse Sorry - no image of reverse

The Collar and Mantle were worn on formal occasions in the Chapel of the Order, in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

On other occasions, Knights wore the badge on a pale blue sash over the right shoulder and the star of the Order. The ribbon is not worn when ribbons alone are worn.

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Page last updated: 12 June 2016