The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 20. IG Hurst and Blackell, LuiiJoii. ;8. AUSTRIA. 23 while the Empress Eleonore declared herself (18th September,1668), its founder and chief patroness. The Order receivedthe name of Community of noble ladies, under the titleof * the Star Cross; and the members were styled * Cross-bearers, or ladies of the Star Cross, (after a constellation ofthat name at the South Pole). This Order is only bestowed on Princesses, Countesses, andother high-born ladies. The Empress, or a Princess of the Austrian House, is head
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 20. IG Hurst and Blackell, LuiiJoii. ;8. AUSTRIA. 23 while the Empress Eleonore declared herself (18th September,1668), its founder and chief patroness. The Order receivedthe name of Community of noble ladies, under the titleof * the Star Cross; and the members were styled * Cross-bearers, or ladies of the Star Cross, (after a constellation ofthat name at the South Pole). This Order is only bestowed on Princesses, Countesses, andother high-born ladies. The Empress, or a Princess of the Austrian House, is headpatroness, who nominates the members, and selects two fromamongst them for her assistants. Their number is unlimited, and entirely dependent on thepleasure of the head patroness. The festival of the Order is celebrated twice a year; on theday when the Cross was found (3rd May), and on Holy-rood-day (14th September). Mass for the departed souls of thepatroness and members is usually held on the 6th February. The decoration of this Order (Plate 6. Tab. III. No. 22)which, by the by
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