Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, Orders of knighthood museum in Old Town, Estonia.
The Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood is a museum in the Old Town that focuses on decorations and insignia. It displays about 700 original pieces including badges, stars, and chains belonging to royal, princely, and clerical orders.
The museum opened in 2017 and occupies a medieval merchant house in the Old Town. The displayed decorations span mainly from the 18th century to the present, showing how systems of honors evolved across different periods.
The collection features orders worn by notable historical figures, including the Polish Order of the White Eagle and the Austrian Order of the Golden Fleece. These pieces allow visitors to discover personal connections to key figures in European history.
The museum occupies a compact space with clear layout for easy browsing. Visitors should allow an hour or two to view the various collections and their details.
The museum holds the only known foreign order worn by Peter the Great, providing a direct link to Russian imperial history. This rare piece offers an intimate glimpse into the personal honors of one of Europe's most influential rulers.
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