The Most Noble Order of the Garter

£540.00
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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest English Order of Chivalry and is one of the most important of all such Orders throughout the world. Founded by Edward VIII Of England in 1348. It is the most senior order of Knighthood in the British honour system, outranked in precedence only by 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.

The badge is presented on a square patch of dark blue velvet (30cm by 45cm) which could be used to frame this item. Embroidered by hand in 2wm gold wire and 90% silver, this Order is worn on the left side of the mantle, and depicts a shield of the arms of St George (Argent a Cross Gules) within the Garter which is shown buckled and edged with gold embroidery and having the motto in gold letters.

This badge is hand made and will take 6 weeks for delivery