The Golden Fleece It is the most important decoration of the Spanish monarchy.
The Order of the Golden Fleece was created by the Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders Philip "the Good" in 1429 as an attribute of a chivalric order of 24 noblemen chosen for their warrior exploits. The costume of the Order is a long red and black velvet dress. The insignia is a gold ram hanging from a red bow.
Although later the Duchy of Burgundy passed to the French crown, Emperor Frederick reserved Flanders for himself and appointed himself Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece. When the Emperor abdicated in favor of his grandson Charles V (Charles I of Spain), he passed be the Grand Master of the Order. After Philip II, the decline of the order began. Finally, the Order was awarded a Spanish decoration for services rendered.
In 1847 Isabel II endowed it with its own regulations.
Its concession has always been very selective, reserving itself to foreign sovereigns or politicians closely linked to the monarchy.
Since 1985 it has been extended to women.
