The edict issued informed those immediately concerned that "the robe or mantle of the Peers be of crimson velvet edged with miniver, the cape furred with miniver pure, and powdered with bars or rows of ermine according to their degree, viz.—
| Barons. | Two rows. |
| Viscounts. | Two rows and a half. |
| Earls. | Three rows. |
| Marquesses. | Three rows and a half. |
| Dukes. | Four rows. |
"The said mantles or robes to be worn over the full Court dress, uniforms, or regimentals.
"Their coronets to be of silver-gilt, the caps of crimson velvet turned up with ermine, with a gold tassel on the top, and no jewels or precious stones are to be set or used in the coronets, or counterfeit pearls instead of silver balls.
"The coronet of a Baron to have on the circle or rim six silver balls at equal distances.
"The coronet of a Viscount to have on the circle sixteen silver balls.
"The coronet of an Earl to have on the circle eight silver balls raised upon points, with gold strawberry leaves between the points.
"The coronet of a Marquis to have on the circle four gold strawberry leaves and four silver leaves alternately, the latter a little raised or pointed above the rim.
"The coronet of a Duke to have on the circle eight gold strawberry leaves."