The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 510
justice and fidelity). The Emperor Nicholas frequently presented, for specialmerit, this decoration of the first and second classes set inrubies, and the corners adorned with brilliants, or with theimperial crown of white enamel. Of all the Russian Orders, * St. Ann is mostly conferred onforeigners…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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