The Order of the Ermine (L’Ordre de l’Hermine) was
originally a chivalric order of the 14th and 15th centuries in the
Duchy of Brittany. The ermine is the emblem of Brittany. In the 20th century, it was revived by the
Cultural Institute of Brittany as an honor for those contributing to
Breton culture. It was created in 1972 to honor those who contribute to Breton culture and development. At its head is a Chancellor (Yves Lainé) and two vice-chancellors: Riwanon Kervella and André Lavanant. The siege is at the Institut Culturel de Bretagne, the castle of the Ermine, Vannes.
The Order of the Ermine (L’Ordre de l’Hermine) was
originally a chivalric order of the 14th and 15th centuries in the
Duchy of Brittany. The ermine is the emblem of Brittany. In the 20th century, it was revived by the
Cultural Institute of Brittany as an honor for those contributing to
Breton culture. It was created in 1972 to honor those who contribute to Breton culture and development. At its head is a Chancellor (Yves Lainé) and two vice-chancellors: Riwanon Kervella and André Lavanant. The siege is at the Institut Culturel de Bretagne, the castle of the Ermine, Vannes.