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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England 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.
6 de dic. de 2023 · The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Each year, it is celebrated with a procession and service in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
23 de may. de 2018 · The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of knighthood in Britain and the most exclusive with traditionally only 24 knights as full members at any one time, along with the reigning monarch and the Prince of Wales.
- Mark Cartwright
La Nobilísima Orden de la Jarretera o La Nobilísima Orden de la Liga (The Most Noble Order of the Garter), más conocida simplemente como Orden de la Jarretera, es la orden de caballería más importante y antigua del Reino Unido, fundada en 1348 por el rey Eduardo III, inspirada por la leyenda de los caballeros de la mesa redonda.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
In this article, we will explore the history of the Order of the Garter (since it was created by Edward III in England to the present day, as it is still awarded to members and Companions), learn about some of its most notable characters, and review the meaning of its insignia in its different iteration through time.
Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by Edward III in 1348 and considered the highest British honor. Legend holds that it was created after an incident in which Edward was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury, when one of her garters dropped to the floor.
