The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 582
in No. 8 ofthat Table. If the cross is presented to foreigners, it bears thesimple inscription : * Dem Verdienst (To merit). The right of conferring the Order, belongs exclusively tothe King. Every subject who has rendered useful services to the state, orotherwise distinguished himself by civil…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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