Terre verte is a pigment originating in Verona and a favourite of Cennino Cennini to use as a base for gilding hence it’s combination here with a gilt 24 carat gold rim. Wellington comes as an homage to Arthur Wellesley the first duke of wellington and his military prowess and from this green tone’s association with the military starting with the garments used by the Imperial Russian Army used since the 18th century.