Garter
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The Garter is a prestigious emblem associated with the Order of the Garter, one of the highest orders of chivalry in the United Kingdom, traditionally worn by royal knights and ladies.
Aliases (2)
- Garter star ×3
- Garter badge ×2
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
emblem
→
insignia → symbol of chivalry → |
| associatedWith |
Order of the Garter
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| awardedFor |
contribution to national life
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distinguished service to the United Kingdom → public service → |
| ceremonialOccasion |
annual Garter service at Windsor
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| ceremonialUse |
Garter Day procession
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| ceremonyLocation |
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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| color |
dark blue
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| country |
United Kingdom
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| decoratedWith |
buckle and strap design
→
gold embroidery → the motto of the Order → |
| eligibility |
distinguished commoners
→
members of the royal family → monarch → selected foreign monarchs → |
| governingHead |
Sovereign of the Garter
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| hasDesignElement |
inscribed motto around a shield or device
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strap-and-buckle motif → |
| hasMotto |
Honi soit qui mal y pense
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| languageOfMotto |
Old French
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| linkedTo |
British monarchy
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| locatedOn |
leg of the knight or lady during full regalia
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| material |
blue velvet
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| officerAssociated |
Chancellor of the Order of the Garter
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Garter King of Arms → Prelate of the Order of the Garter → |
| partOf |
insignia of the Order of the Garter
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| precedenceOver |
Order of the Bath
→
Order of the Thistle → |
| rank |
highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom
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| religiousAffiliation |
Church of England
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| represents |
membership in the Order of the Garter
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| symbolizes |
chivalric virtue
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honour → loyalty → |
| traditionallyBestowedBy |
the Sovereign of the United Kingdom
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| usedBy |
ladies of the Order of the Garter
→
royal knights → |
| wornBy |
Knights Companion
→
Ladies Companion → members of the Order of the Garter → |
| wornOn |
left leg
→
|
| wornWith |
ceremonial robes
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|
Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Garter riband
("Garter star")
→
Garter riband ("Garter badge") → |
relatedTo |
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Garter riband
("Garter badge")
→
Garter riband ("Garter star") → |
wornWith |
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Garter Principal King of Arms
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hasStyle |
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Royal Knights and Ladies
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|
symbol |
|
Sovereign of the Garter
("Garter star")
→
|
symbolAssociated |