Badge of a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George: a gold seven pointed star with v-shaped extremities, enamelled white and edged gold, surmounted by the Imperial crown. In the centre, on one side is a representation in enamel of St Michael encountering Satan and on the other, St George on horseback fighting the Dragon. This device is surrounded by a circle of blue enamel, bearing the motto: 'AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI'. The badge is worn suspended round the neck from a ribbon 38mm wide. The CMG was awarded to the Hon. John Scaddan in 1924. Scaddan was Premier of W.A. from 1911-1916.
Inside lid of case: '(crown)/ GARRARG & Co. LTD/ by special appointment/ TO HIS MAGESTY THE KING/ 24 ALBEMARLE ST. LONDON/ &/ DALHOUSIE SQ. CALCUTTA'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | CH1985.158 |
|---|
| Accession Date: | 10 May 1985 |
|---|
The WA Museum is in the process of digitising its collections. This record may not have been reviewed by curatorial staff and may be inaccurate or incomplete. Research departments are continually working on these collections by adding new objects and reviewing existing content when new information is made available.
Enquiries can be emailed to reception@museum.wa.gov.au
