ODM of the United Kingdom: Order of the Thistle (original) (raw)

United Kingdom: The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Ribbon: Green.

Instituted: 29 May 1687 (believed based on an earlier order of chivalry).

Awarded: For services to Scotland and to the Crown.

Grades: 1 (Knight or Lady of the Thistle).

Post-nominal letters: KT or LT

Collar Collar Sorry - no image of reverse
Mantle Mantle Sorry - no image of reverse
Hat Hat Sorry - no image of hat badge
Badge Badge, Obverse Badge, Reverse
Star Star, Obverse Star, Reverse

The collar, mantle and hat are worn at ceremonies of the Order in St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

On formal occasions, members of the Order wear the badge, on a sash worn over the left shoulder, and the star. The ribbon is not worn on those occasions when ribbons only are worn.