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)

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
instanceOf emblem
insignia
symbol of chivalry
associatedWith Order of the Garter
awardedFor contribution to national life
distinguished service to the United Kingdom
public service
ceremonialOccasion annual Garter service at Windsor
ceremonialUse Garter Day procession
ceremonyLocation St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
color dark blue
country United Kingdom
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
hasDesignElement inscribed motto around a shield or device
strap-and-buckle motif
hasMotto Honi soit qui mal y pense
languageOfMotto Old French
linkedTo British monarchy
locatedOn leg of the knight or lady during full regalia
material blue velvet
officerAssociated Chancellor of the Order of the Garter
Garter King of Arms
Prelate of the Order of the Garter
partOf insignia of the Order of the Garter
precedenceOver Order of the Bath
Order of the Thistle
rank highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom
religiousAffiliation Church of England
represents membership in the Order of the Garter
symbolizes chivalric virtue
honour
loyalty
traditionallyBestowedBy the Sovereign of the United Kingdom
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

Referenced by (7)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Garter riband ("Garter star")
Garter riband ("Garter badge")
relatedTo
Garter riband ("Garter badge")
Garter riband ("Garter star")
wornWith
Garter Principal King of Arms
hasStyle
Royal Knights and Ladies
symbol
Sovereign of the Garter ("Garter star")
symbolAssociated

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