Order of the Dragon Pendant - Enameled Silver

The Order of the Dragon symbol is what Vlad the Impaler, better known as Dracula, was said to wear signifying his membership in the Order. It is believed that he wore this image as a medallion during his lifetime. The Order of the Dragon was founded in 1408, by Sigismund, the King of Hungary for the purpose of defending the Cross and fighting against the enemies of Christianity, especially the Ottoman Turks.

Dracula derived his name from the Order of the Dragon, Dracula means "Son of the Dragon". Vlad's father, Vlad II, received the surname of Dracul, meaning dragon, when he was inducted into the Order in 1431. Dracula himself was inducted into the Order when he was five years old.

Details: The pendant is sterling silver and measures 40.3 mm long, 34.3 mm wide, and 1.3 mm thick. The Order of the Dragon pendant weighs approximately 11.8 grams. The back of the medallion is stamped with our makers mark, copyright, and metal content.

Enamel Options: Amethyst, Black Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, or Sapphire

Chain Options: 24" long stainless steel rope chain or a 24" long black leather cord (additional $5.00). Additional chains are available on our accessories page.

Alternate Metal Options: 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold, please contact us for details.

Packaging: This item comes packaged in a jewelry box.

Production Time:  We are a made to order company. Your order will ship in 5 to 10 business days if the item is not in stock.