COLLAR, STAR & BADGE, G.C.M.G.
CH1972.132
(a) Collar: gold, formed alternately of lions of England, of Maltese crosses in white enamel, and cyphers SM & SG, with, in centre, two winged lions, each holding a book and seven arrows.
(b) Star: silver, seven rays, gold ray between each and over all the Cross of St. George in red enamel. Centre: a representation of St. Michael encountering Satan with a blue circular riband bearing the motto: 'AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEI'.
(c) Badge: gold, seven pointed stars with v-shaped extremeties, enamelled white and edged gold, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Centre: one side, 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 AE VI'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1972.132 |
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| Accession Date: | 24 Jan 1972 |
| Credit: | Lord Forrest Memorial Collection |
Material
| Gold/Metal | a & c |
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| Silver/Metal | b - Star |
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| Enamel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1100mm |
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| diameter | 90mm |
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| length | 120mm |
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