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Exhibits range from humble eating utensils to the grand Royal Guelphic Order medal awarded to Franklin for his long service to the British Empire.

From Nature • Jul. 18, 2017

They entered into a Guelphic alliance with the Fieschi family and defended their interests with the sword.

From Time • Aug. 14, 2013

The young prince detached the cross and ribbon of the Guelphic Order which decorated his uniform, and fastened them on Benedict's coat with signs of the most livery pleasure.

From The Prussian Terror by Dumas, Alexandre

On his arrival, Gero announced that a Guelphic knight urgently desired to see him.

From Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. by Bolanden, Conrad von

A branch of the ancient Guelphic House reigned at Hanover, and had succeeded by politic and constant effort in consolidating half a dozen territories into one important principality.

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron