 The Garter is worn on ceremonial occasions around the left calf by knights and around the left arm by ladies , and is depicted on several insignia . The Garter is a buckled dark @-@ blue ( originally light @-@ blue ) velvet strap , and bears the motto in gold letters . The garters of Stranger Knights and Ladies were once set with several jewels . Two styles have been used : one is a working garter where the end slips through the buckle and then is tucked in a specific way and the other style is a ' pre @-@ made ' one that has the buckled and tucked end pre @-@ fashioned and is fastened with a clip attachment . 
