It has two translations: the literal translation is "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it" but it has taken the meaning of "Evil comes to he who thinks it."
Shamed be (he) who thinks evil of it or in the pwrr (princess of Wales royal regiment) shamed be he who thinks ill of it (not direct translation)
order of the Garter
The motto of Wiltshire Regiment is 'Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense'.
Royal Horse Guards's motto is 'Honi soit qui mal y pense'.
The Canadian Grenadier Guards's motto is 'Honi soit qui mal y pense'.
The Royal Regiment of Canada's motto is 'Honi soit qui mal y pense'.
Royal Australian Engineers's motto is 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense'.
"HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" is an inscription from Old French meaning "Evil to him who evil thinks". It appears most commonly on King George III gold and silver coins and some Queen Victoria silver coins. Literal translation = Shamed be (he) who evil thinks of it.
The value of an 1820 coin with the inscription "Honi soit qui mal y pense" varies depending on its condition, rarity, and the market demand for such coins. It is a motto that translates to "Shame on him who thinks evil of it" and is associated with the British Order of the Garter. It is advisable to have the coin appraised by a professional numismatist to determine its specific value.
This is the motto of The Order Of The Garter: "Honi soit qui mal y pense". The order was founded by Edward III, probably in 1348. Legend has it that that the King was dancing at court with the Countess of Salisbury when her garter fell from her leg. As the other courtiers sniggered, the King was said to have picked up her garter and proclaimed "Honi soit qui mal y pense" - Evil be to him who evil thinks.
The motto of Welch Regiment is 'Gwell angau na Chywilydd'.
The coin is silver and could be either a Sixpence (19mm), a Shilling (23.5mm) or a Halfcrown (32mm). Please advise for a valuation. Queen Victoria is on the obverse. Monarchs are always on the front of a coin. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE = Evil to him who evil thinks
The cast of Honni soit qui mal y pense - 1918 includes: May Bel Marthe Paglieri
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