- 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 knights (and dames) of the highest grade are called "knights grand cross" or "dames grand cross"; in other cases the actual insignia itself is called "the grand cross." The highest grade of some civil or non-religious orders are sometimes referred to as "Grand Cordon." Please see Order (decoration) for links to individual orders.