The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 599
... established , in- cluding the Order of Alexander Nevski , which was modified from the czarist order of the same name . Moreover , the Order of St. George ( 1769 ) , the most meritorious of the czarist awards for bravery , was so highly ...
... established , in- cluding the Order of Alexander Nevski , which was modified from the czarist order of the same name . Moreover , the Order of St. George ( 1769 ) , the most meritorious of the czarist awards for bravery , was so highly ...
Page 601
... established in 1955. In addition , there are sev- eral police medals . Chad . The National Order of Chad was founded in 1960 in five classes , and the Order for Merit in Agriculture in 1961 . Chile . The Order of Merit , reformed in ...
... established in 1955. In addition , there are sev- eral police medals . Chad . The National Order of Chad was founded in 1960 in five classes , and the Order for Merit in Agriculture in 1961 . Chile . The Order of Merit , reformed in ...
Page 606
... established in 1960 . Somalia . The Order of Somali Solidarity , in five classes , was established with Somalia's independence in 1960 . South Africa . - Until its independence in 1961 , South Africa shared Commonwealth honors , but ...
... established in 1960 . Somalia . The Order of Somali Solidarity , in five classes , was established with Somalia's independence in 1960 . South Africa . - Until its independence in 1961 , South Africa shared Commonwealth honors , but ...
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