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Phaleristics, from the Greek mythological hero Phalerus, via the Latin phalera ('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, including military awards.
March 4, 2022