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Phaleristics, from the Greek mythological hero Phalerus (, Phaleros) via the Latin ('heroics'), sometimes spelled faleristics, is an auxiliary science of history and numismatics which studies orders, fraternities, and award items, such as medals, ribbons, and other decorations.
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trophy
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order of chivalry
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service ribbon
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military decoration
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order of merit
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history
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sociology
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anthropology
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International Standard Book Number
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organization
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ring
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George VI
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nobility
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festival
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knight
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medallion
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numismatics
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heraldry
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