History of Famous Jewels and Collections: Re: Jewels worn at Gala Performance at Covent Garden, 1939

There were definitely a LOT of glitter on display that evening!

The Queen was in fact wearing the Order of the Legion of Honour. It might be a bit difficult to see in the below photo, but hopefully one can just make out the badge worn in the Sash on her right hip here:

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Dear all,

The royal Watcher has written a very interesting article about the gala performance at Covent Garden in 1939.

The jewels worn by the British royal family were incredibles ! https://royalwatcherblog.com/2019/03/23/gala-performance-at-covent-garden-1939/

Queen Mary wore 8 collet necklaces including the teck collet necklace !

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother also wore incredible jewels including the ruby parure with 2 ruby brooches !

I also think that she wore other jewels such as the cockade brooch on the rear of her gown.

What do you think ?

I also think that she wore "l'ordre de la Jarretière". No photo at this moment.

She might have worn other jewels that I have not seen.

Vert best regards,

Franck