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Papal Orders of Chivalry — The emblem of the Papacy Papal Orders of Chivalry are orders of knighthood bestowed by the Pope. The Holy See, a recognised subject of international law and sovereign entity, has awarded the distinction of knighthood since the early medieval… … Wikipedia
Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom — The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals personal bravery, achievement, or service to the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. The system consists of three types of award: honours, decorations and medals:… … Wikipedia
Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom — v · d · e Orders of precedence … Wikipedia
Orders of knighthood in the Netherlands — In the Dutch honours system, most orders are subject to ministerial responsibility or influence. The House Orders, however, are awarded at the discretion of the Dutch monarch alone. Contents 1 National orders of chivalry 2 … Wikipedia
Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain — The oldest Military Honours of Spain existing today originated mainly at the time of the Muslim invasions of current day Spain. Today however they have lost their military significance and are purely symbolic honours. Contents 1 Ancient orders of … Wikipedia
chivalry — /shiv euhl ree/, n., pl. chivalries for 6. 1. the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. 2. the rules and customs of medieval knighthood. 3. the medieval system or institution of … Universalium
Chivalry — • Considered from three points of view: the military, the social, and the religious Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Chivalry Chivalry … Catholic encyclopedia
Chivalry & Sorcery — Designer(s) Edward E. Simbalist, Wilf K. Backhaus Publisher(s) Fantasy Games Unlimited (1st 2nd edition), Highlander Games (3rd edition), Brittannia Game Designs (Light Rebirth), Gamestuff Inc (Red Book edition, 5th 6th) … Wikipedia
Chivalry — For other uses, see Chivalry (disambiguation). Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military origin of individual training and service to others. Chivalry was also the term used to refer… … Wikipedia
Chivalry, orders of — Chivalric orders were a 14c creation with, to a lesser or greater degree, King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table in mind. There is a case for stating that an order of chivalry was and is one in which the number of members is limited. For… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
