American Toby Jug Museum 

Knight, Order of the Garter character jug produced by Wedgwood & Company of Tunstall, England, circa 1950 using its Unicorn tradename. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honors system, it is outranked in precedence only by the decorations of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint. Appointments are at the Sovereign's sole discretion, typically made in recognition of national contribution, service to the Crown, or for distinguished personal service to the Monarch. Membership of the order is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 living members, or Companions. The order also includes Supernumerary Knights and Ladies, for example members of the British royal family and foreign monarchs. A large feather forms the handle of the jug.