King Edward III of England established the Order of the Garter, England's highest chivalric order on April 23, 1348, intended to foster camaraderie among top knights and secure their loyalty for his military campaigns. It is the most senior British order of chivalry, outranked only by the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
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