Jewel of the Order of the Thistle, Great Britain, from the World's Decorations series (N44) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

"Jewel of the Order of the Thistle, Great Britain" is a chromolithograph card from the "World's Decorations" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1890. This card showcases the intricate detail of the Order of the Thistle, a prestigious chivalric order in Great Britain. The card features a central image of the jewel, a gold star with a white cross and a figure of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, holding a white cross. The image is surrounded by an ornate frame of decorative flourishes. This collectible card, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the popular "trade cards" used to advertise Allen & Ginter cigarettes in the late 19th century.