The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . , Tab. II. No. 8). The costume, on gala days, consists of a long white woollen mantle, tied at the neck by very long white cords, while a cross (No. 7) adorns the left side of the breast. ORDER OE THE GOLDEN ELEECE. The history of this Order is given under Austria. InSpain, Princes, Grandees, and other high personages of peculiarmerit and distinction are alone admissible to it. The decoration (Tab. 11. No. 9) differs in some points fromthe Austrian, and is worn on a collar (No. 10), or suspendedround the neck by a
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . , Tab. II. No. 8). The costume, on gala days, consists of a long white woollen mantle, tied at the neck by very long white cords, while a cross (No. 7) adorns the left side of the breast. ORDER OE THE GOLDEN ELEECE. The history of this Order is given under Austria. InSpain, Princes, Grandees, and other high personages of peculiarmerit and distinction are alone admissible to it. The decoration (Tab. 11. No. 9) differs in some points fromthe Austrian, and is worn on a collar (No. 10), or suspendedround the neck by a red ribbon. By a decree of the present Queen of Spain, the decorationof the Grand Cross can only be conferred at the recommen-dation of the Cabinet Council. ROYAL AND DISTINGUISHED ORDER OE CHARLES III. The Order was founded, in 1771, by King Charles III., onthe occasion of the birth of his grandson, Charles Clement, andwas confirmed by a Bull of Pope Clement XIV., dated the 21stFebruary, 1772, who also granted to it various spiritualprivileges. SPA 1 N. Table III. PLATE 8),.
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