The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . air, or in civil virtues, or in the artsand sciences. He, moreover, divided the Order into twoclasses: Commanders and Knights. He retained the formof the insignia as prescribed by Pope Benedict XIV., and the onlyinnovation he introduced consisted in the Cross: he orderedthat in the round blue and white enamelled middle of itsobverse, the effigy of Sylvester was to be exhibited, while thereverse should show the words: Gregorius XVI. restituit(Restored by Gregory XVI). The Order is now worn sus-pended by a black ribb
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . air, or in civil virtues, or in the artsand sciences. He, moreover, divided the Order into twoclasses: Commanders and Knights. He retained the formof the insignia as prescribed by Pope Benedict XIV., and the onlyinnovation he introduced consisted in the Cross: he orderedthat in the round blue and white enamelled middle of itsobverse, the effigy of Sylvester was to be exhibited, while thereverse should show the words: Gregorius XVI. restituit(Restored by Gregory XVI). The Order is now worn sus-pended by a black ribbon with white stripes by the Com-manders round the neck, and by the Knights upon the leftbreast. (Tab. III. No. 12). The number of the first class he fixed at one hundred andfifty; and of the second class at three hundred (both, exclusiveof foreigners). Every nomination that does not emanate directfrom the Pope is considered null and void. The costume of the Order consists of a red military coat,white breeches, sword and spurs. i IA PA L STATKS. rah/c II » I. A I i; :»(».. 11 MiirsI ;in(l l,nn.|,.|i |,s;,x PA l> \ L ST A IKS. Tahlv Ml. P L A I K ru
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