by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
Order of the Golden Fleece One of the most ancient, prestigious and best-known European orders of chivalry – the Order of the Golden Fleece – was founded by Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, in Bruges in 1430. Income from his important ports and affluent estates in the...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Military Order of Maria Theresa The Military Order of Maria Theresa (German: Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden) was the highest military honour of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was founded in 1757, after the second war with Prussia had broken out. During the War of...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemumwas established in 1876 as Japan’s highest order. It originally had only one class -Grand Cordon (Daikuni Kikka Daiju-sho), but in 1888 the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum Chain (Daikuni...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Imperial Austrian Order of Elizabeth The Imperial Austrian Order of Elizabeth (German: Kaiserlich österreichischer Elizabeth-Orden) was an Austro-Hungarian order of chivalry for women. It was established by Emperor Francis Joseph I in 1898. Although dedicated to...
by Catherine Lapinsh | Jul 25, 2018
The Military Merit Cross The Military Merit Cross (German: Militärverdienstkreuz) was a decoration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was established on 22 October 1849 by Emperor Francis Joseph I, intended as an award for officers for services rendered both in war...
