United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Hold reverse illustrating a fortress

reverse illustrating a fortress

75 mm (w) x 62

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1954) and Award Documentation

United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Hold reverse illustrating a fortressInstituted in 1348 by King Edward III. An exquisite and privately made Georgian piece, finely crafted in 18 ct Gold and possibly of continental origins, consisting of a white on white agate cameo of a left facing St. George slaying a downed Dragon, encompassed by the Garter in Gold bearing Latin motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Shame on Him Who Thinks Evil of It), surmounted by Gold acanthus leaves with ring suspension, reverse exhibiting detailed