The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 526
ht blue ribbon. The King was to receive itwith the crown as Grand Master. The number of the Knights(divided into four classes) was limited to seventy-two. During the reigns of the Saxon Kings, however, the partyopposed to the Order, was yet too strong to be trifled with, andthe Kings dared not…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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