Auction Catalogue

19 & 20 March 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 518

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20 March 2008

Hammer Price:
£3,900

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, C.S.I., Companion’s breast badge in gold and enamels with central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the Order set with small diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star and gold ribbon bar and top suspension brooch, nearly extremely fine and very rare £3000-3500

The Companions’ breast badge is especially rare because the majority of them were converted for neck wear when returned for re-issue upon the death of the recipient.