British Orders and Awards: A Description of All Orders, Decorations, Long Service, Coronation, Jubilee and Commemoration Medals, Together with Historical Details Concerning Knighthood, Service Ranks and Similar Information |
Contents
ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD | 3 |
BADGES OF BARONET AND KNIGHT BACHELOR | 13 |
ORDERS AWARDED TO LADIES ONLY | 21 |
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