It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Illuminated miniature from the Bruges Garter Book made c.1430 by William Bruges (1375–1450), first Garter King of Arms 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. ![]() ![]() ![]() Henry of Grosmont, Earl of Lancaster (later Duke of Lancaster) (d.
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