The Orders and Decorations of General Sir Tomkyns Hilgrove Turner, G.C.H., K.C.

The Royal Guelphic Order, G.C.H. (Civil) Knight Grand Cross collar chain and sash badge, circa 1830-35, the silver-gilt chain comprising 24 alternating Guelphic crowns, lions passant and reversed cyphers of King George III, unmarked but of fine quality and contained in its original fitted red leather case; the superb sash badge in gold and enamels, 112mm x 74mm excluding suspension ring, some enamel loss to both wreaths, otherwise good very fine and rare £6000-8000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Orders and Decorations of General Sir Tomkyns Hilgrove Turner, G.C.H., K.C..

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General Turner was promoted to Knight Grand Cross (Military) in 1827.