Catalog - Auction 68 - The Western Powers

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ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC
Grand Officer's Set, instituted in 1951. Neck Badge, 70x58 mm, gilt Silver, central medallions gilt silver, enameled, original suspension loop and long ribbon with closing system. Breast Star, 78 mm, gilt Silver, with smooth rays, superimposed part gilt Silver, halmarked "800", maker's mark "St. & L.", enameled, reverse with tapered vertical pin, in original case of issue, with gilt eagle in and on the lid and authenticity certificate. I

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ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC
Officer's Cross. Breast Badge, 20x18 mm., gilt Metal, original suspension ring and ribbon. A beautiful miniature, in mint state! I

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ORDER OF MERIT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC
Knight's Cross. Breast Badge, 59x55 mm., gilt Bronze, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon, in case of issue with gilt weapon on the lid and lapel bar. A beautiful cross, in mint state! I

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The Most Noble Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter Outstanding and very rare “Lesser George”: 68x43 mm, oval GOLD frame in the shape of a closed garter, the obverse bearing the Order’s motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” in polished, raised lettering on finely chiseled ground; polished “buckle” and its finial as stylized acanthus leaves, the centre, bears a carved cameo representing the traditional scene of St. George fighting the dragon, within smooth, thin border, the reverse, with frame identical to the obverse, but the centre bearing the St. George’s scene in exceptionally fine engraving on a polished, gold medallion, showing four tiny rivets retaining the obverse centre, typical, “baroque” suspension, with strong, round ring, with original, full-length blue sash ribbon with bow. An extremely rare badge of the highest, British chivalric Order, made in the finest quality of the mid 19th Century, as used by members of the Royal Family or the highest, British aristocracy, excellent condition. I RR!

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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!

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The Most Noble Order of the Garter
An early embroidered mantle Star to a Knight of the Order, 230x240 mm, the rays of silver wire and sequines, the centre with thin, red woolen 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 and of high rarity! I- RR!

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The Prince of Wales’s Own Lodge
Membership Badge, 39x32 mm, GOLD, round, glazed medallion with the Prince of Wales’s arms on radiating beams, within blue enameled Garter bearing the motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” in fine, gold lettering, polished, convex reverse, with the engraved motto “ICH . DIEN”, fitted with its original suspension as a stylized bow with engraved details, in dark blue morocco case with fitted inner compartment. A beautiful, rare badge, dating from the mid-19th Century, excellent jeweler’s quality and condition. I R! Historical Note and background: The Lodge was constituted August 20, 1787, by Warrant from the Duke of Cumberland, Most Worshipful Grand Master, under the patronage and personal protection of the Prince of Wales who subsequently became George IV of England. George, Prince of Wales, was Worshipful Master, 1787-1820, having at one time had as Wardens the Dukes of York and Clarence. The Duke of York was Worshipful Master 1820-7 and the latter having been Worshipful Master 1827-30. The Duke of Sussex, Most Worshipful Grand Master, was Worshipful Master 1830-43. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, was Worshipful Master in 1874. The membership consisted entirely of those who had been honored with appointments under its patron or men firmly attached to His Royal Highness’s person and interests. This Lodge has the privilege of electing Grand Steward annually and also its members may wear “a royal medal, having the Prince of Wales’ plume and motto within a garter, surmounted by the coronet,” etc., for the purpose of being “worn by the members out as well as in the Lodge, as a public token of their sincere and devoted attachment to H. R. H.’s person and interests.”.

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
An early badge of the Grand Cross (Military Division) of reduced size to be worn at the buttonhole, of the type reserved to Knights of the Garter, 38 x 28 mm., GOLD, white enameled, gold filleted cross of Maltese type with ball-finials, flanked by Britain’s lions passant-guardant, white enameled obverse centre medallion bearing the three crowns and a bough with a rose and a thistle, red enameled border with the motto “TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO”, the whole within broad, green enameled laurel wreath, tied below by blue enameled riband bearing the motto “ICH DIEN”, the reverse, same as the obverse, but the lions, showing their backs, large, upper loop, round ribbon ring and original, crimson ribbon fitted with typical golden buckle on top and a finely chiseled openwork crown, also made of gold. A beautiful, most rare, early cross, from the 1st quarter of 19th Century. I RR! Provenance: The Clayton Collection, auctioned at Spink’s, 2001 note: according to J.C. Risk, “The History of the Order of the Bath”, London, Spink, 1972: “(...) By Order of H.R.H. The Prince Regent, Badges of those Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath who were also Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter were to be surmounted by a crown. The group was small and select. The only persons qualified were the Prince Regent; the Royal Dukes of York, Kent, Clarence, Cumberland, Cambridge, and Gloucester; and the Duke of Wellington. Although the custom soon lapsed, four different badges were produced; one for the Collar Chain; one for the Sash; another for wear around the neck; and a small version for wear from the button-hole.”

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
An Early, embroidered Grand Cross Breast Star of the Military Division (from 1815), 110x98 mm, the rays made of rich silver broderies, paillettes and wires, small loops to the tips, the centre in gilt-silver wires and poly chrome embroidered centre medallion, the reverse with original paper backing (minor losses). An important, visibly worn piece, in extremely fine condition.The Order of the Bath, instituted in 1725, to reward the merits towards the Crown of both civil and military, by order of the George, Prince Regent, was divided into two different division to better signify the appreciation of the Sovereign towards the merits shown in the campaigns against Napoleon: "to the end that those Officers who have had the opportunities of signalizing themselves by eminent services during the late war may share in the honours of the said Order, and that their names may be delivered down to remote posterity, accompanied by the marks of distinction which they have so nobly earned." (The London Gazette, n. 16972, pages 17-20). II RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
An embroidered, mantle Star to a Commander of the Military Division, 165 mm, the arms, with sequined embroidery, polychrome embroidered centre with details in gold wires and thick, deep red velvet, the reverse backed with thin paper (minor loss and tears), the centre with circular maker`s label of "Lewis Gold Laceman, Embroiderer, Sword Cutler &c. to their Highnesses the Dukes of Kent & Sussex & the Prince of Hesse Homberg, 37. St. James Str.".An imposing, early, beautiful piece, in the finest quality, very fine condition and patina.The Order of the Bath, founded in 1725 by the King George I, derives its curious name in the homage to the ancient ceremony for creating a Knight which involved a symbolic bath as a sign of personal and spiritual purification. It rewarded any kind of merit, civil and military towards the Crown, in 1815, it was divided into two distinguished Divisions, Civil and Military. II R!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Companion's Badge of the Military Division (C.B.) of Reduced Size. Breast Badge, 34x29 mm., GOLD, approx. 13 grams, both sides enameled, both central medallions gold and enamels, original suspension ring and original ribbon. A rare early order of finest British manufacture, of a very interesting and unusual size! I- RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Companion`s Badge of the Military Division (C.B.), in GOLD, 45 mm, approx. 30 grams, both sides enameled (damages), both central medallions gold and enamels, original suspension ring and original ribbon with gold brooch. A very early order of finest British manufacture, of the beginning of the 19th century! II RR!

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The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George
An Early Group for a Knight Grand Cross. Sash Badge, 89x68 mm., GOLD, with white enameled arms, centre medallion with the image ground and applied, polychrome enameled, golden bas-relief images of St. Michael and St. George, within blue enameled outer circlets with the Order’s motto “AUSPICIUM MELIORIS ÆVI” in gold lettering, upper Royal crown with strong, round suspension ring; with original, shortened sash, fitted with button-holes to be worn on the court dress. Breast Star, 90 mm.with chiselled and pierced Silver rays, the centre in gold, with red enameled arms and large, centre medallion with the image of St. Michael defeating the devil, in the finest enamel, miniature painting, within chiselled gold rings, deep- blue enameled outer circlet with separately-made, applied Order’s motto in finely chiselled/engraved gold, the reverse fitted with vertical pin made of red gold, centre disc with engraved maker’s mark “RUNDELL BRIDGE & RUNDELL, JEWELLERS To his MAJESTY and all THE ROYAL FAMILY”. A very rare set, of the best British craftsmanship dating to the reign of King George IV, in extremely fine condition. I RR!

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The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George
Knight’s Badge, 58x39, Silver, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A superb order, in mint condition. I

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The Guelphic Order
Commander’s Breast Star with Swords, 80 mm, Silver, chiselled and pierced arms with Golden swords between them, centre medallion with white enameled “running horse” on a bright red enamel ground with green enameled “field” below, pale blue enameled outer circlet with motto “NEC ASPERA TERRENT” in separately applied, finely chiselled gold lettering, within a thick, green enameled laurel wreath with orange-red berries, the reverse with centre disc, bearing the engraved maker’s mark “RUNDELL BRIDGE & RUNDELL. JEWELLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES His Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT AND THE ROYAL FAMILY.” vertical, broad golden pin. An early, very rare and fine star, from ca. 1830 in very fine condition.

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Order of St. John
Officer's Cross / Serving Brother, instituted in 1888,. Breast Badge, 39 mm, Silver, original suspension ring, ribbon and ribbon bar, in original case of issue, with silver weapon on the lid. A superb badge, in best condition! I

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The Khedive’s Sudan Medal 1896-1908 with 12 bars
Breast Badge, 39 mm, Silver, with 12 original bars "Nyima, Talodi, Nyam Nyam, Jerok, Sudan 1899, Gedid, Khartoum, The Atbara, Abu Hamed, Sudan 1897, Hafir,Firket" original suspension ring and ribbon. An extremely rare medal with 12 bars, in superb condition! I RR!

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The Military Medal (MM), King George V, 1916
Breast Badge, 36 mm, Silver, original suspension ring and ribbon. Superb and rare!! I R!

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The Military Medal (MM), King George V, 1916
Breast Badge, 36 mm, silvered Bronze, hallmarked, original suspension ring and ribbon. Superb and rare!! I R!