United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Auction The left breast is adorned

The left breast is adorned with an Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 ribbon bar

with enamel loss to crown

and Memorial Plaque (CHARLES MILLAR)

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111 mm (w) x 178 mm (h))

United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Auction The left breast is adornedInstituted 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