The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 11 \i Hurjl and Blackell, LoikIoii. PORTUGAL. 193 Arms, and on the other the words * Carta Constitutional daMonarquia (Constitutional Charter of the Monarchy), andthe legend, * Pelo rei e pela lei (for the King and the Law).The other part of the naedal consists of a pentagonal whiteenamelled cross, resting upon an oaken wreath, and of aTower to which the rins; of the badjre is fastened. Forthe Knights, the decoration is of silver ; and for the other classes,of gold. The Knights of the Grand Cross, and the Com
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 11 \i Hurjl and Blackell, LoikIoii. PORTUGAL. 193 Arms, and on the other the words * Carta Constitutional daMonarquia (Constitutional Charter of the Monarchy), andthe legend, * Pelo rei e pela lei (for the King and the Law).The other part of the naedal consists of a pentagonal whiteenamelled cross, resting upon an oaken wreath, and of aTower to which the rins; of the badjre is fastened. Forthe Knights, the decoration is of silver ; and for the other classes,of gold. The Knights of the Grand Cross, and the Commanderswear, besides, a star (Tab. III. No. 10) embroidered on theleft side of the coat. Usually the decoration is worn suspended by a dark blue ,ribbon; but at Court and on gala days, the Knights appendit to a silver, and the officers to a golden chain, in the formof a collar, while the other classes append it to a collarcomposed of swords and towers. The Knights enjoy the rank of Captain, the Officers thatof Lieutenant-Colonel, the Commanders that of Colonel, theKnights Gr
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