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Marked by a star (in various senses). Decorated with the star (star, n.1 10b) of an order of knighthood or chivalry. Now rare.
Wearing the Garter, as a knight of that Order.
Decorated with an honour conferred by an order (order, n. 8a).
Decorated with the star of an order.