the Garter, the badge of the highest order of English knighthood. Hence, membership of this order; (also) Order of the Garter.

spec. The ornamental chain which forms part of the insignia of orders of knighthood.

A badge, typically of precious metal, in the shape of or ornamented with a star, worn as part of the insignia of an order of knighthood or of…

A blue ribbon worn as a badge of honour; esp. the broad dark blue ribbon, originally made of silk, worn by members of the Order of the Garter.

A yellow sash or ribbon worn as a badge of honour; spec. (a) the orange-yellow sash on which the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle was worn; (b)…

The crimson ribbon worn by Knights of the Order of the Bath; (formerly also) †membership of this Order; the Order itself (obsolete).

A cord or ribbon worn as a decoration; the ribbon of a knightly order. ? Obsolete.

A ribbon of green colour forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Thistle.

A figure of the cross used as the ensign of a religious order of knights, as the Knights of Malta; hence widely adopted as a decoration in many…

transferred. Any circle or ring of light; a halo, corona. Also, †a name for the star of an order of knighthood (obsolete), and spec. an anthelion…

A ribbon, usually worn scarfwise, as part of the insignia of a knightly order.

Order of Merit.

Member(ship) of (the Order of) the British Empire.

Officer of (the Order of) the British Empire.