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The ancient '''Order of the Thistle''' is [[Scotland]]’s highest order of [[chivalry]]. Its origins go back to the legend of the Cross of [[Saint Andrew]], which appeared in the sky on the eve of a successful battle against the [[English]] king, [[Athelstan]] in the early 10th century and became Scotland’s national emblem.

The ancient '''Order of the Thistle''' is [[Scotland]]’s highest order of [[chivalry]]. Its origins go back to the Cross of [[Saint Andrew]], which appeared in the sky on the eve of a successful battle against the [[English]] king, [[Athelstan]] in the early 10th century and became Scotland’s national emblem.

It fell out of favour but was revived by [[James II]] of England in 1687.

It fell out of favour but was revived by [[James II]] of England in 1687.