The first issuance of The British "Victorian Cross" Medal for Bravery in combat, are given today in The Crimea War - during The Battle of Bomarsund Island, Finland.
From Feudal Japan, The Enenra were spirits of smoke and shadow . They were considered an Elemental beast. They were also Messengers of bad news and death. An Enenra hovering over one's house was taken as news of death (or one impending).