Grand Cross

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For the astrological term see Grand cross.

The phrase Grand Cross is used to denote the highest grade in many orders of knighthood. Sometimes the holders of the highest grade are referred to "knights grand cross" or just "grand crosses"; in other cases the actual insignia itself is called "the grand cross". The highest grade of some civil or non-religious orders may be called the "grand cordon", "grand collar" or after some other accessory.