Circa 1900
45mm x 28mm
VR cypher in white gold set with diamonds encircled by the Garter in yellow gold set with blue enamel, the motto ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ (May he be shamed who thinks ill of it) set with diamonds, the whole surmounted by the Queen’s crown in white and yellow gold set with diamonds and with red enamel in the cushion. The device is modelled on the design formerly used for officers pugaree badge and the sabretache badge for mounted field officers. Fitted with original yellow gold safety chain. Gross weight 16 grams. Contained in original fitted box of Arthur Pitson, F179 New Bond Street, London W.