The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . U. ti«» Hurst ami Diajkcll, Loiidoa. ISoS. BAVARIA. 59 religion and the Seize Quartiers—the proof of noble descentrunning through sixteen generations of their own or theirhusbands ancestors—are indispensable conditions for Grand Mistress is, however, empowered to nominate anunlimited number of ladies, from princely houses and her owncourt, as also six other married or widowed ladies of noble,though not ancient, descent. The nomination takes place eitheron Easter, or on St. Elizabeths day (19th Novemb
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . U. ti«» Hurst ami Diajkcll, Loiidoa. ISoS. BAVARIA. 59 religion and the Seize Quartiers—the proof of noble descentrunning through sixteen generations of their own or theirhusbands ancestors—are indispensable conditions for Grand Mistress is, however, empowered to nominate anunlimited number of ladies, from princely houses and her owncourt, as also six other married or widowed ladies of noble,though not ancient, descent. The nomination takes place eitheron Easter, or on St. Elizabeths day (19th November). Theentrance fee is four ducats. The badge (Tab. IV. Nos. 25 and26) is a white enamelled Cross, representing on one side dispensing charity to the poor, and on the other theinitial of the founder. It is worn on the left breast by a blueribbon with red borders. No member can appear in publicwithout it, except by fine of one ducat. The King appoints the Grand Mistress; the present one isthe Duchess of Leuchtenberg. FEMALE ORDER AND INSTITUTION OF ST. ANN AT
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