The collar of this order of knighthood was worn by the king alone.

In 1565 he received the order of knighthood.

He did not yet bear arms, not having received the order of knighthood.

"Do you mind if I ask why you would wish to enter this ancient order of knighthood?"

It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood.

Then he asked me what order of knighthood I belonged to?

It is considered among the oldest of the military orders of knighthood.

Grand Cross is the highest grade in many orders of knighthood.

It was the highest order of knighthood, whose members wore a wide blue ribbon.

Its red brand was no longer conferred like a noble's star, or an order of knighthood.