The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 434
ILITARY ORDER OF ST. JAMES OF COMPOSTELLA, OR THE SWORD. This Order originated in Spain. After Henry of Burgundyhad captured the province of Portugal from the infidels, and madeit an independent state, his son, Alphonso Henriquez, whocompleted the conquests of his father, thought it advisable…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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