The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by King Edward III 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. The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint.

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Country: Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Inception: 1348
Website: https://www.royal.uk/the-order-of-the-garter

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Country: Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Inception: 1348
Website: https://www.royal.uk/the-order-of-the-garter

Edward III of Englandfounder of Kingdom of Englandcountry Kingdom of Great Britaincountry United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irelandcountry United Kingdomcountry