The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 300
uish themselves by bene-volent actions to their fellow citizens, or by special couragein dangers, and other circumstances of national import. In1831, the medal was exchanged for a cross, without, however,modifying its original statutes. It is divided into two classes,and consists of gold and silver…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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