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1348 - Edward III established the Order of the Garter. Surprisingly, the Order with the same name - the highest award for valor and loyalty to Britain.
Versions of the origin there is much different. The most popular heroic and lyrical.
The first is that the Order was established to commemorate the victory over the French at Crécy. To be remembered through the ages, so to speak. There's, like, the same Edward signaled the beginning of the battle with a spear, to which was attached to this accessory blue. According to this version, the garter was of the king's personal wardrobe. Fashion through the ages, of course, has changed considerably, but from this version to me somehow not on itself
In the second monarch raised during the ball garter, dropped by someone of the ladies (one more question, why happened incontinence garter at the right place). Gentlemen of the court is amused, but Edward, not in the least embarrassed, uttered: Many of you will be happy and proud, putting themselves one day this tape! Let it be a shame to those who think bad about it. " This confusion and vacillation were cut and tape the future holders of the Order began to be worn on the left calf on top of Lat. Well, kicking knights then waved a little, this is understandable.
To date, this lovely award - Limited edishn, so to speak, as living bearers can not be more than 24 people. That is, the update is only possible on the death of any of the carriers. Moreover, all media - royal blood. Not necessarily from Britain, but monarchs - certainly. Sweetheart discrimination on grounds of caste. On the new holders of the Order (the decision as to who is worthy, receives the Queen) inform the public on the day of Saint George (he is the patron of the Order)
