Ordre du Croissant

The Order of the Argonauts, and Order of St Nikolai, called Order of the ship or the Order of the Crescent, was a Sicilian Knights. Founder was the king Charles III in 1382. of Naples.

Sense of the order was the preservation of peace among rebellious nobles and he should promote shipping and Seekriegshandwerk. Even the Queen's coronation was a special occasion.

The religious character was a golden ship that was shown on stormy waves. The religious motto was: "Non cedo tempori ". This insignia was attached to a worn around the neck decorated with shells and crescents chain. A worn by the Knights coat was covered with embroidered lilies. The religious character ship was also on the left. A black velvet hat with golden clasp on the front side, completed the religious clothing. The clasp also showed the fighting with the waves the ship.

With the Stiftertod ( 1386 ) went out of order.