The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 663
dround the neck by a red ribbon. By a decree of the present Queen of Spain, the decorationof the Grand Cross can only be conferred at the recommen-dation of the Cabinet Council. ROYAL AND DISTINGUISHED ORDER OE CHARLES III. The Order was founded, in 1771, by King Charles III., onthe occasion of the…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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