Diploma waarbij Lodewijk XIV Cornelis Lampsins verhief tot baron van Tobago en ridder van de Orde van St. Michel 1662 - 1668

This is a handwritten diploma dated 1662-1668, created by King Louis XIV of France, recognizing Cornelis Lampsins as Baron of Tobago and a Knight of the Order of St. Michael. It features an elaborately decorated coat of arms with two black bulls flanking the shield. The document is written in French, demonstrating the official nature of the document and its role in Louis XIV's royal court. This historic piece exemplifies a blend of royal patronage and heraldry, providing insight into the practices of aristocratic recognition during the reign of Louis XIV.