The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense; (Middle French for 'Shame on him who thinks evil of it') English circa 1900. 26mm x 21mm