Female order of the Band

Emblem of the Female order of the Band

The Female order of the Band is an female honorific order founded in 1387, bestowed upon the women of Palencia, in Castile and León (Crown of Castile, current Spain). It was founded by John I of Castile in 1387 in order to honor the memory of the knight women who helped the defense of Palencia in the siege that was submitted by English troops, such courage contributed greatly to reject with significant loss to the besiegers.[1] He gave the Palencian noble knight women the privilege of carrying the golden bend "such as bringing the knights of the Order of the Band" created by Alfonso XI in 1332.[2]

This order was only destined for ladies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ ORDEN DE LAS DAMAS DE LA BANDA", agalera.net]
  2. ↑ [(http://www.erroreshistoricos.com/curiosidades-historicas/militar/1485-las-mujeres-en-las-ordenes-de-caballeria.html "THE WOMEN IN THE KNIGHT ORDERS"]
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