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Order of the Garter
The
Most Noble Order of the Garter
, founded in 1348, is the highest
order of chivalry
and the
third most prestigious honour
(inferior only to the
Victoria Cross
and
George Cross
) in
England
and the
United Kingdom
. It is dedicated to the image and arms of
Saint George
, England's
patron saint
.
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