The Most Noble Order of the Garter

An early “Lesser George” in GOLD, 60×40 mm., with beautiful, all-round scene of St. George on a white horse, holding a golden lance, while assaulting the green, red winged dragon, the whole with very fine enamelwork, resting on an oval, fluted and moulded golden base, held in place by means of thin pins; the whole, enclosed in a round, deep-blue enameled garter with the Order’s motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” in gold lettering, on both sides; the Garter’s buckle and finial, with finely engraved details; suspended to its original, slightly faded, silk sash. A badge of excessive rarity for its type and impressive quality, dating to the last quarter of XVIII Century, nearly extremely fine condition. II RR!