The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 10 llursl ana , ,. I8;:8. SARDINIA. 259 To the first and second classes, for distinguished merit inthose entrusted with the command of a regiment, division, orarmy. Should the Grand Master approve of the proposal, thecandidate receives from the tribunal the diploma or patent,while he is decorated with the insignia by a Knight speciallycommissioned by the Grand Master for the purpose, inthe presence of the troops, after having had read to him thefollowing oath: You swear that you will live and die
The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations ... . 10 llursl ana , ,. I8;:8. SARDINIA. 259 To the first and second classes, for distinguished merit inthose entrusted with the command of a regiment, division, orarmy. Should the Grand Master approve of the proposal, thecandidate receives from the tribunal the diploma or patent,while he is decorated with the insignia by a Knight speciallycommissioned by the Grand Master for the purpose, inthe presence of the troops, after having had read to him thefollowing oath: You swear that you will live and die true to the King and to honour, that you will never bear arms in foreign service, nor ever belong, without royal permission, to any sect or associa- tion, contrary to the loyalty you have sworn to your King, or in opposition to the laws of the land. Whereupon the candidate laying his hand upon his heart,answers : I swear it. The nomination of a new Knight is made known to all regi-ments, and to the public at large by the public press, in whichthe merits of the claim are give
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