The Order of the Golden Fleece is a prestigious chivalric order founded in 1430 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. It was established to celebrate the union of the Burgundian and Spanish royal families and to promote the ideals of knighthood, loyalty, and bravery. The order's symbol is a golden fleece, representing the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. Members of the order are typically royalty or high-ranking nobles, and they wear a distinctive insignia featuring the golden fleece. The order has historically been associated with the Habsburg dynasty and has played a significant role in European history, particularly in the realms of politics and diplomacy.