The Most Noble Order of the Garter

An early, embroidered Breast Star, 125x104 mm. The rays of silver wire and sequines, the centre with thin, red woollen cross within thick silver embroidery, the outer circlet made as a tied garter with the Order`s motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" on soft, blue velvet ground, the reverse with original paper backing. A very fine and very early star, from the late XVIII - early XIX Century, extremely fine condition, compared to its age. II RR!