The Most Noble Order of the Garter, an early 19th century breast star in silver, the central cross of St George and motto of the order in gold and enamels, 105x95 mm, all but the four principal points of the faceted silver rays drilled for sewing to the coat, the reverse unmarked and fitted with a gold pin for wearing, this probably a later fitment in keeping with the changing fashion of the period, the point of one minor ray broken and old repair to hinge of reverse pin, otherwise good very fine £3000-3500