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 |
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Accession Date: | 10 May 1985 |
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