isformed of twenty-six pieces, being the number of the Knights.These pieces represent knots of cox^—lacs damour, or true-lovers knots—alternating with combined Lancastrian andYorkist Roses, surrounded with a buckled Garter, chargedwith the Motto. From the Collar depends the George, which is a… … Fig. 367.—Star of the Order of the Garter. 244 Handbook of Heraldry Knights of the Order wear it on the left breast of theircoats, when they are not habited in their Mantles. In addition to the foregoing Insignia, another Badge issometimes worn. This is a George, within an inscribedGarter,…
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