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King Edward III of England founded the
Order of the Garter in 1348.

Henry VIII and the Knights of the Garter, c.1534, in an illumination from the register of the Garter known as the Black Book.

The Regalia: The collar consisting of 26 red roses each enclosed by the Garter interspersed with 26 gold knots and having pendant representation of St. George and the Dragon was introduced during the reign of Henry VII, probably shortly before 1500. The Garter Star, a badge which the companions were to wear upon their coats or cloaks dates from about 1626. The blue Riband with its Lesser George, a representation of St George slaying the Dragon within the Garter was first ordered to be worn by Henry VIII. It was then a simple badge hung around the neck, but over the years the neck ribbon has developed into the broad band which is worn over the left shoulder, the Lesser George resting on the right hip.

H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
The Sovereign's mantle is decorated with the Star. All other companions have a shield of St. George surrounded by the garter embroidered on their mantles. 

St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, the home of the Order.

New companions of the Order in front of St. George's Chapel after the Garter Service.

The annual Garter Procession of the Order at Windsor Castle.