Re: Gongs at the State Banquet

What is the etymology of "Gongs?"

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (CDrakeMD) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Dear all,
> 
> I saw a portion of the State Banquet on Cspan.  HM appeared to be wearing the
> Garter Sash with the Garter Star, plus two family orders (not sure which).
> Prince Phillip and Prince Charles both wore one (I think) neck jewel, but I'm
> not sure what. Does anyone know?  I didn't get a close look and am not that
> familiar with them at a distance. They both had at least two stars, but could
> have had more--if so they were below the level of the table. Not sure if any of
> the American guests so entitled wore any British decorations, for I did not get
> to glimpse them?
> 
> Thanks and regards,
> 
> Charles Drake