A Primer of Heraldry for Americans
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George — G. C. M. G. , K. C. M. G. , C. M. G. It is usu- ally conferred for services in the colonies, except India, which has two orders of its own, viz. , the Star oflndia^ and the Indian Empire— K. C. S. I. , K. C. I. E. , etc.
The Victoria Cross is not an order, prop- erly speaking ; but it is a high distinction for military valor.
France* — The old orders of France were swept away by the Revolution. A famous order — the Legion of Honor — was instituted by Napoleon I in 1802, and is still in... exis- ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD tence. Its ribbon is red. Though very freely given, it is highly prized. It is be- stowed on civilians as well as soldiers.
Denmark. — The Order of the Elephant (1190) is one of the oldest in Europe, as weU as the Danish Order of the Banehrog (1219). The former is given only to princes and kings.
Austria. — Austria maintains an Order of the Golden Fleece (1430), and many other distinctions of the sort. The Order of the Iron Crown (of Lombardy) was instituted by Napoleon I in 1805, and has been adopted by Austria.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
George — G. C. M. G. , K. C. M. G. , C. M. G. It is usu- ally conferred for services in the colonies, except India, which has two orders of its own, viz. , the Star oflndia^ and the Indian Empire— K. C. S. I. , K. C. I. E. , etc.
The Victoria Cross is not an order, prop- erly speaking ; but it is a high distinction for military valor.
France* — The old orders of France were swept away by the Revolution. A famous order — the Legion of Honor — was instituted by Napoleon I in 1802, and is still in... exis- ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD tence. Its ribbon is red. Though very freely given, it is highly prized. It is be- stowed on civilians as well as soldiers.
Denmark. — The Order of the Elephant (1190) is one of the oldest in Europe, as weU as the Danish Order of the Banehrog (1219). The former is given only to princes and kings.
Austria. — Austria maintains an Order of the Golden Fleece (1430), and many other distinctions of the sort. The Order of the Iron Crown (of Lombardy) was instituted by Napoleon I in 1805, and has been adopted by Austria.
What to read after A Primer of Heraldry for Americans?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Holden Edward Singleton to read onlineMoreLess
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