United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Auction First Class by 100 -

First Class by 100 - In silvered zinc

Ontario office from the widow of an RCAF man

(Socialist): Oxidized and polished silver

with enamel loss to crown

within a gilt border

United Kingdom. A Most Noble Order Of The Garter In Gold, Lesser George, C.1780 Auction First Class by 100 -Instituted 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