The Most Noble Order of the Garter: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	K.G.
Date	1348 - present
Areas Of Involvement	knight
Related People	Edward III • Sir John Chandos

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The Most Noble Order of the Garter

The Royal Arms of the United Kingdom as used in England, featuring a crowned shield flanked by a crowned lion on the left and a unicorn on the right, with decorative gold foliage, the royal crown above, and the motto Dieu et mon droit below. The royal cipher ER appears at the top, indicating Queen Elizabeth II, but is not part of the arms proper.

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