Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, G.C.S.I., Knight Grand Commander’s set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 102mm x 58mm, the central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria set within an openwork and ornamental oval border of gold bearing the motto of the Order ‘Heaven’s Light Our Guide’, surmounted by, and pendant from, a five-pointed star with large gold suspension loop, the whole badge being lavishly set with diamonds; and breast star, 90mm, the body worked entirely in gold, with central five-pointed star of silver set with diamonds and set upon a gold and enamelled ribbon bearing the motto of the Order in silver and also set with diamonds, the reverse with large gold pin for wearing, complete with full dress sash, a set of the highest quality and rarity £20000-25000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Created G.C.S.I. and Grand Master of the Order upon his appointment as Viceroy of India in 1910.