Order of the Garter
Also known as The Most Noble Order of the Garter, Order of the Garter -- History, Instrument of Degradation
order of chivalry in England
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The Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry in England, an exclusive honor that recognizes distinguished individuals for their service and merit. It matters because membership in this prestigious order represents one of the most prestigious recognitions a person can receive in the English honors system.
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- Official website
- www.royal.uk/the-order-of-the-garter
- Motto
- Honi soit qui mal y pense
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- Commons category
- Order of the Garter
- inception
- 1348-00-00
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- Order of the Garter
- native label
- The Most Noble Order of the Garter
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Badge of the Order embroidered onto the left shoulder of a Knight's blue velvet mantle Henry of Grosmont, Earl (later Duke) of Lancaster (d. 1361), the second appointee of the Order, shown wearing a tabard displaying the royal arms of England over which is his blue mantle or garter robe. Illuminated miniature from the Bruges Garter Book c. 1430 by William Bruges, first Garter King of Arms The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by King Edward III in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, it is outranked in precedence only by the decorations of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint.
Appointments are at the Sovereign's sole discretion, typically made in recognition of national contribution, service to the Crown, or for distinguished personal service to the Monarch. Membership of the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 living members, or Companions. The order also includes Supernumerary Knights and Ladies (e.g., members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs).