I learned about one interesting thing in American culture: DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).
http://www.dar.org/
This can only be claimed if a direct ascendant fought in the American Revolution with the rank of Major ( ??? or lieutenant???) or Higher. DAR is only Female. Most likely it is just for the rememberance of the wives, mothers, and daughters that lost men...
To be a DAR (Daughter of the American Revolution) is a very great honor in American culture.
DAR is only Female and I still do not get: is this status inherited only on male line or also on female line? Is here some privileges or it is only honour?
I am wondering what about other countries? Do you have something similar?
In Russia we have not something similar.