The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 628
n occasions theyoccupy a place next to the Knights of the Grand Cross, andare by the statutes entitled to pensions. The claims to thatclass rest on the merits of having so vigorously maintained thedefence of a place as to compel the enemy to raise the siege, or,vice versa, of having taken a place,…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
Internet Archive · Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
![An illustration from Scrivelsby, the home of the Champions [i.e. the Dymokes, hereditary King's Champions]. With some account of the Marmion and Dymoke families. Illustrated (1893)](https://img.insideoutlibrary.com/img/200/bl-bl_002210004_0-10-1.webp)