Philippines, Republic. An Order Of The Knights Of Rizal, Knight Commander Of Rizal (Kcr), C.1980 Archive Footnote: The Order of the

Footnote: The Order of the Crescent was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim Khan III Ilhami and awarded to foreigners for services rendered during the Napoleonic wars

He enlisted for twelve years' service with the Royal Navy at the age of 18

58 x 54 mm

red embroidered "55" in the centre

He survived with severe burns and after a few months was back to leading his squadron

Philippines, Republic. An Order Of The Knights Of Rizal, Knight Commander Of Rizal (Kcr), C.1980 Archive Footnote: The Order of theInstituted in 1911. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with green and white enamels, measuring 53 mm (w) x 66. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, on its full length neck ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Knights of Rizal is the sole order of knighthood in the Philippines. The Order is created to honour and uphold the ideals of Philippine national hero Jos Rizal. Its ranks and insignia are