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Chivalric orders are orders of knights that were created by European monarchs in imitation of the military orders of the Crusades. After the crusades, the memory of these crusading military orders became idealised and romanticised, resulting in the late medieval notion of chivalry, and is reflected...
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x Compagnie of the Black Swan   Fraternal Order      
x Alliance et Compagnie du Levrier   Fraternal Order      
x Corps et Ordre du Tiercelet   Fraternal Order      
x Ordre de la Pomme d'Or   Fraternal Order      
x Order of the Stoat   Monarchical Order John V, Duke of Brittany 1381
The order of the Stoat is a Chivalric order founded by John V, Duke of Brittany in 1381.  It was one of the first Orders of Chivalry to accept women as members.
x Order of Saint Stephen Galei of galjas van de Orde van Sint-Stephanus Monarchical Order Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany 1561
The Order of Saint Stephen (Official: Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire, "Holy Military Order of St. Stephen Pope and Martyr") is a Tuscan dynastic-military order founded in 1561. The order was founded by Cosimo I de' Medici,...
x Order of the Most Holy Annunciation CharlesIIIofSaboy-byJeanClouet Monarchical Order Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy 1362
The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Ordine Supremo della Santissima Annunziata) was the primary dynastic order of the Kingdom of Italy, which ceased to be a national order when the kingdom became a republic in 1946. Today, the order...
x Order of Saint Joseph Keten van de Orde van Sint-Joseph Toscane Monarchical Order    
The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany during his reign as Grand Duke of Würzburg. It was transformed into a Tuscan Dynastic Order in 1817. The constitution of the Order was promulgated in March 1817...
x Order of Saint George   Monarchical Order Charles I of Hungary 1325
The Order of Saint George (Hungarian: Szent György-lovagrend) was the first chivalric order in Central Europe established by King Charles I of Hungary in 1326. The Order was awarded to only 50 knights, and the admission of a new member required the...
x Order of the Golden Fleece The founder, Philip the Good , with at least five other Members wearing collars, 1447-8 Monarchical Order Philip III, Duke of Burgundy 1430
The Order of the Golden Fleece (German: Orden vom Goldenen Vlies; Dutch: Orde van het Gulden Vlies; French: Ordre de la Toison d'Or;Italian: Ordine del Toson d'Oro ; Spanish: Orden del Toisón de Oro) is an order of chivalry founded in Bruges in 1430...
x Order of the Dragon Reconstruction of the order patch (I) based on existing Austrian museum artifacts Monarchical Order Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor Dec 12, 1408
The Order of the Dragon (lat. Societas Draconistrarum, ger. der Drachenorden, hun. Sárkány Lovagrend, cro. Zmajev red, rom. Ordinul Dragonului, ser. Ред Змаја / Red Zmaja) was a monarchical chivalric order for selected nobility, created in Hungary...
x Order of Saint Peter of Cetinje De Sint Petrus orde van Montenegro Monarchical Order Nicholas I of Montenegro 1869
The Order of Saint Peter of Cetinje (Montenegrin: Орден Светог Петра, Orden Svetog Petra) is the first dynastic of the Royal House of Petrović-Njegoš. The Order was introduced by King Nikola I of Montenegro in 1869. It is sometimes said that this...
x Order of the Holy Spirit Order of the Holy Spirit Monarchical Order    
The Order of the Holy Spirit, also known as the Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit, (French: L'Ordre du Saint-Esprit; L'Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint-Esprit) was an Order of Chivalry under the French Monarchy. It should not be confused with the...
x Order of Saint Michael 1494: Karl VIII. von Frankreich Monarchical Order Louis XI of France 1469
The Order of Saint Michael (French: Ordre de Saint-Michel) was the first French chivalric order, founded by Louis XI of France in 1469, in competitive response to the Burgundian Order of the Golden Fleece founded by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy...
x Order of the Thistle Banners of Knights of the Thistle Monarchical Order James II of England 1687
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland (also known as James II of England) who asserted that he was...
x Most Noble Order of the Garter The insignia of a knight of the Order of the Garter Monarchical Order Edward III of England 1348
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry, or knighthood, originating in medieval England, and presently bestowed on recipients in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms; it is the pinnacle of the honours system in the...
x Order of Prince Danilo I Ster en grootkruis. Monarchical Order Knjaz Danilo 1853
The Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Орден Књаза Данiла I, Orden Knjaza Danila I) is an order of the Principality, and later Kingdom, of Montenegro. It is currently granted by the Head of the Royal House of Montenegro, HRH Crown...
x Order of Saint Hubert   Confraternal Order      
x Society of Our Lady (Order of the Swan)   Confraternal Order      
x Order of Saint Hubert   Confraternal Order      
x Society of Saint Jerome   Confraternal Order      
x Society of the Eagle   Confraternal Order      
x Noble Order of Saint George of Rougemont   Confraternal Order    
The Confraternity of the Knights of Saint-George of Burgundy The noble Brotherhood of Saint George was created in 1390 by two gentlemen of Franche-Comté to honor the relics of the megalomartyr that had been brought back from the Holy Land. Philibert...
x Order of St Catherine Order of St Catherine Confraternal Order    
The Order of St Catherine (Russian: Императорский Орден Святой Екатерины) was an award of Imperial Russia. Instituted in November 24, 1714 by Peter the Great on the occasion of his marriage to Catherine I of Russia. For the majority of the time of...
x Order of the Crescent Ster van de Orde van de Halve Maan Turkije 1800 Confraternal Order Selim III 1799
The Imperial Order of the Crescent (Ottoman Turkish - Hilal Nishani) was a chivalric order of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim III when he wished to reward Horatio Nelson, an Anglican Christian, for his victory at the...
x Order of Saint Anthony   Confraternal Order    
The Order of Saint Anthony was a Bavarian military order founded in 1382 by Duke Albert of Bavaria. Albert, who had publicly resolved to war against the Turks, re-stablished this French order to aid in fulfillment of his oath. The knights of this...
x Emprise du Fer de Prisonnier   Votive Order      
x Emprise de la gueule de dragon   Votive Order      
x Emprise de l'Escu vert à la Dame Blanche   Votive Order    
The Emprise de l'Escu vert à la Dame Blanche ("Enterprise of the Green Shield with the White Lady") was a chivalric order founded by Jean Le Maingre and twelve knights in 1399, committing themselves for the duration of five years. Inspired by the...
x Order of the Dove   Cliental pseudo-orders      
x Order of the camail or Porcupine   Cliental pseudo-orders      
x Order of the Scale of Castile   Cliental pseudo-orders      
x Ordre de la Cosse de Genêt   Cliental pseudo-orders      
x Order of the Stoat and the Ear   Honorific Order      
x Order of the Golden Militia Livery collar of the Order of Saint Sylvester and the Golden Militia prior to 1905. Honorific Order    
The Order of the Golden Spur, (Italian: Speron d'oro, French: Éperon d'Òr) formerly also known as the Order of the Golden Militia, is a papal order of chivalry conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic...
x Royal Victorian Order Queen Victoria Monarchical Order Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom Apr 21, 1896
The Royal Victorian Order (French: Ordre royal de Victoria) is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognizing distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any...
x Order of the Indian Empire The insignia of The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire Monarchical Order Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom 1878
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes: No appointments have been made since 1947, the year India became independent. The motto of the Order...
x Order of St Michael and St George Michael the archangel by Guido Reni   George IV of the United Kingdom Apr 28, 1818
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, whilst he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III. It is...
x Royal Guelphic Order GuelfOrder   George IV of the United Kingdom Apr 28, 1815
The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, was a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent (later George IV). It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the...
x Order of the Bath Edmund blair leighton accolade     May 18, 1725
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath) is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the medieval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved...
x Order of the Star of India Insignia of a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India Monarchical Order Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom 1861
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes: No appointments have been made since Indian independence in 1947. The motto of the Order is Heaven's...
x Order of the British Empire Ster Orde van het Britse Rijk   George V of the United Kingdom Jun 4, 1917
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions. In decreasing order of seniority, these are: Only...
x Order of Australia Insignia of a Companion of the Order of Australia     Feb 14, 1975
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 14 February 1975 "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service". Before...
x Order of Canada Seal of the Order of Canada     Apr 17, 1967
The Order of Canada (French: Ordre du Canada) is an honour for merit that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the highest such order administered by the Governor General-in-Council, on behalf of the Queen of Canada. Created in 1967, to...
x Order of St. Patrick The badge of the Order. The statutes of the Order prescribed a sky-blue riband; the exact shade of blue used varied over time      
The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick is a British order of chivalry associated with Ireland. The Order was created in 1783 by George III. The regular creation of knights of Saint Patrick lasted until 1921, when most of Ireland became...
x Order of St. John HRH Prince Richard Duke of Gloucester     1831
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (French: L'Ordre très vénérable de l'hôpital de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem), is a royal order of chivalry established in 1831 and found today throughout the Commonwealth of Nations,...
x Order of St. Vladimir Order of St. Vladimir      
The Cross of Saint Vladimir was an Imperial Russian Order established in 1782 by Empress Catherine II in memory of the deeds of Saint Vladimir, the Grand Prince and the Baptizer of the Kievan Rus. Motto - "Benefit, Honor and Glory". The order had...
x Order of St. Andrew Collar and Breast Star of the Order of St. Andrew (before 1917) Monarchical Order Peter I of Russia 1698
The Order of St. Andrew the First-Called (Russian: Орден святого апостола Андрея Первозванного) was the first and the highest order of chivalry of the Russian Empire. The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint...
x Order of St. George Cross of the Order of St. George First Degree (current): cross, star and ribbon      
The Military Order of the Saint Grand Martyr and the Triumphant George (also known as Order of St. George the Triumphant, Russian: Военный Орден Св. Великомученика и Победоносца Георгия, Voyenny Orden Sviatogo Velikomuchenika i Pobedonostsa Georgia)...
x Italian order of merit Highest Italian Order of Merit.      
There are currently five Italian orders of merit that confer knighthoods in recognition of service to the Italian Republic. Below these are a number of other medals. The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic effectively replaced as national orders...
x Order of St. Gregory the Great Gregoriusorden   Pope Gregory XVI Sep 1, 1831
The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on September 1, 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI, seven months after his election. It is one of the five pontifical orders of knighthood in the Catholic Church. The order is bestowed...
x Order of the Elephant 300px-V%C3%A5benskjold_Rosenborg.jpg   Christian V of Denmark Dec 1, 1693
The Order of the Elephant (Danish: Elefantordenen) is the highest order of Denmark. A Danish religious confraternity called the Fellowship of the Mother of God with a badge of the Virgin Mary holding her Son within a crescent moon and surrounded...
x Order of St. John Badge of the Johanniter Order      
The Order of Saint John in Germany is known as Der Johanniterorden. Its full, official title is the Brandenburg Bailiwick of the Chivalric Order of Saint John of the Hospital at Jerusalem (Balley Brandenburg des Ritterlichen Ordens Sankt Johannis...
x The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav Keten van de Orde van Sint Olaf 1893      
The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (Norwegian: Den Kongelige Norske St. Olavs Orden; or Sanct Olafs Orden, the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry that was instituted by King Oscar I of Norway and Sweden on August 21, 1847, as a...
x Royal Order of the Seraphim Grand Star of the Order of the Seraphim   Frederick I of Sweden Feb 23, 1748
The Royal Order of the Seraphim (Swedish Kungliga Serafimerorden) (Seraphim being a category of Angels) is a Swedish Royal order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the...
x Order of St. Anna Brylantowana gwiazda I Klasy z koroną      
The Order of St. Anna (or "Order of Saint Ann"; Russian: Орден святой Анны) was a Holstein and then Russian order of chivalry established by Karl Friedrich, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp on 14 February 1735, in honour of his wife Anna Petrovna, daughter...
x The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit        
The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (Norwegian, Den Kongelige Norske Fortjensteorden) was established by King Olav V of Norway in 1985. It is the newest Nordic order and is awarded to foreigners, Norwegian citizens living abroad, Ministry of Foreign...
x Order of Michael the Brave Mv 41 16 l      
The Order of Michael the Brave (Romanian: Ordinul Mihai Viteazul) is Romania's highest military decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand I during the early stages of the Romanian Campaign of World War I, and was again awarded in World War II. The...
x Order of the Iron Helmet        
On 18 March 1814 Elector Wilhelm I of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) founded the Order of the Iron Helmet (German: Orden vom Eisernen Helm). Maximilian Gritzner describes the model and the statutes of the order as "influenced by the example of the...
x Wilhelmsorden Star and badge of the Wilhelmsorden of Hessen-Kassel      
The "Wilhelmsorden" of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) was instituted by the Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I on 20 August 1851 as a civil and military Order of Merit. It was composed of the three lower grades of the Order of the Golden Lion and a Grand...
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