Garter Principal King of Arms
（重定向自Garter King of Arms）
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![An illuminated manuscript from around 1430 showing William Bruges, the first Garter King of Arms, kneeling before St George. He was appointed in 1415 or 1417.](/Images/godic/202501/14/William_Bruges_Garter_King_of_Arms1349.jpg")
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![John Anstis, Garter from 1719 to 1744](/Images/godic/202501/14/John_Anstis_Garter1349.jpg")
The Garter Principal King of Arms (also Garter King of Arms or simply Garter) is the senior King of Arms, and the senior Officer of Arms of the College of Arms, the heraldic authority with jurisdiction over England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The position has existed since 1415.