Order of the Star (France) eight-pointed star worn on the left breast became very influential in the design of the insignia of many later orders of chivalry and still later orders of merit. The Order also had a red banner sprinkled with white eight-pointed stars and bearing an image of the Virgin at its center. Order of the Star (France) The Order of the Star () was an order of chivalry founded on 6 November 1351 by John II of France in imitation of the Order of the Garter founded in 1347 by Edward III of England. The inaugural ceremony of the order took place
Order of the Lily and the Eagle ranks of Chivalry. The first three ranks of Chivalry are initiatory (teaching – education – practical work), while the next three ranks are concerned with internal administration or the directing of social projects. The seventh Rank is reserved for the leadership of the Order. In keeping with the will of its Founders, the Order does not possess any treasury, wealth or other funds and its services are offered absolutely free of charge. All expenses and means for the realization of its mission derive exclusively from the voluntary work and the optional contributions of its members. The “Eonic Tradition” is the