United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 GTRexclude Measures 26 x 40mm

Measures 26 x 40mm

but typical Assmann badge

18 mm x 27

Quebec on April 2

including that of Fritz Schinnerer of the RAD

United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 GTRexclude Measures 26 x 40mmInstituted in 1348 by King Edward III. An exquisite and privately made Georgian piece, finely crafted in 18 ct Gold and possibly of continental origins, consisting of a white on white agate cameo of a left facing St. George slaying a downed Dragon, encompassed by the Garter in Gold bearing Latin motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Shame on Him Who Thinks Evil of It), surmounted by Gold acanthus leaves with ring suspension, reverse exhibiting detailed