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The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ...

Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · 1858 · London : Hurst and Blackett · 425 pictures

A reference compendium of the orders of knighthood and honorific decorations of every nation, compiled by Sir Bernard Burke and published in London by Hurst and Blackett in 1858 for heraldists, court officials and collectors. The 427 hand-coloured plates show badges, crosses, stars and collars hung from ribbons, drawn flat and isolated on cream paper in red, blue, gold and green, supplying ready-made emblem shapes, crown and wreath motifs, and ribbon forms for badges, seals and logotypes.

Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry

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