The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... (1858)
Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892 · London : Hurst and Blackett · leaf 736
also the insigniaand costume of the Order. The Knights, however, wereneither bound by the vow of chastity, nor by that of poverty,being allowed to marry, and also to possess private propertyand benefices. The object of the institution was the defence of the CatholicChurch, and the destruction of…
Orders of knighthood and chivalry · Military and religious orders · Heraldry
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