Order of the Garter Augmented by the Star, 1629, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Briot], crowned bust of Charles I right, wearing ruff, ornate ermine cloak and Order of the Garter, carolvs i d g ang scot fran et hib rex fidei def, rev. prisci decvs ordinis avctvm, Garter Star, date in exergue, 29mm, 6.86g (Platt I, p.122, type A [A2, this item]; MI I, 253/33; E 113). Very fine, toned £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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This medal marks the occasion of the king’s order converting the badge of the Order of the Garter into a star that could be worn on the cloaks of the members at all times. Previously, the badge had only been worn on important ceremonial occasions.