The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 442
to the Order is Merit in the most extendedsense of the term, distinction in military career, in civil life, orin literature of any description, without regard to birth, religionor country. The badge of the Order is a Medal (Tab. III. No. 11)containing in the blue middle of the obverse, a sword… … 10
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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