The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 12. Mui>t and IJldi-kott. Lomlou. BRUNSWICK. 79 4. The Medal of Civil Merit.—This medal was founded byDuke Charles II. in the first year of his reign, as was, also, 5. The Medal of Military Merit, founded by him towardsthe end of his reign to complete the former. But as the firstwas presented only to three civil officers, and the latter only totwo military officers, both can hardly be ranked amongst thereally existing Orders or decorations. Both medals were insilver, and worn at the button-hole suspended b
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 12. Mui>t and IJldi-kott. Lomlou. BRUNSWICK. 79 4. The Medal of Civil Merit.—This medal was founded byDuke Charles II. in the first year of his reign, as was, also, 5. The Medal of Military Merit, founded by him towardsthe end of his reign to complete the former. But as the firstwas presented only to three civil officers, and the latter only totwo military officers, both can hardly be ranked amongst thereally existing Orders or decorations. Both medals were insilver, and worn at the button-hole suspended by a sky bluewatered ribbon with a very narrow white border. 6. Crosses for twenty to twenty-five years military service,(Tab. II. Nos. 7 and 8).—This, together with some otherdecorations connected with it, were founded by Duke William,1st April, 1833. Officers and military officials with that rank,who have served honourably twenty-five years or more, receivea gold cross with purple red chevrons, the white centre ofwhich contains on the front a W with the crown, and on therev
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