Silver gilt, enamels, 67.9 mm (H) incl. the eyelet x 48.7 mm (W), weighs 28.2 g including the jump ring and suspension loop. The obverse center medallion features a finely sculpted scene of St. Michael standing victorious on the prone figure of Satan. The reverse center medallion shows St. George slaying the dragon, also finely sculpted and in high relief. The blue enameled ring on both center medallions features the motto of the order in Latin, AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI ("Token of a Better Age").

In excellent condition, just the slightest level of wear to the gilt. Comes

Silver gilt, enamels, 67.9 mm (H) incl. the eyelet x 48.7 mm (W), weighs 28.2 g including the jump ring and suspension loop. The obverse center medallion features a finely sculpted scene of St. Michael standing victorious on the prone figure of Satan. The reverse center medallion shows St. George slaying the dragon, also finely sculpted and in high relief. The blue enameled ring on both center medallions features the motto of the order in Latin, AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI ("Token of a Better Age").

In excellent condition, just the slightest level of wear to the gilt. Comes with about 6.5" of original neck ribbon. Traces of stitching at the ends of the ribbon suggest that they had once been sewn together to make a chest ribbon.

The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George was instituted in 1818 to award those holding high command or governmental positions in the Mediterranean regions that came under the British rule after the Napoleonic Wars. It was further extended to include holders of similar offices in other territories of the British Empire. At present, the order is awarded to men and women who hold high office or render an important non-military service in a foreign country.
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