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Introduces the insignia worn by members of British Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry. These Orders have existed since the early Middle Ages and were initially intended to unite important noblemen in bonds of loyalty to their monarch or to act as impressive rewards for their services.

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The origins of British Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry British Orders: general features Order of Precedence The 'Great Orders' Other British Orders The Royal Family Orders Other Orders and related awards Abbreviations Further reading Places to visit Index

British Orders and Decorations

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 3 January 2004
      ISBN-13 9780747805809
      978-0747805809
      ISBN-10 0747805806

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introduces the insignia worn by members of British Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry. These Orders have existed since the early Middle Ages and were initially intended to unite important noblemen in bonds of loyalty to their monarch or to act as impressive rewards for their services.

      Table of Contents
      The origins of British Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry British Orders: general features Order of Precedence The 'Great Orders' Other British Orders The Royal Family Orders Other Orders and related awards Abbreviations Further reading Places to visit Index

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