Order of Merit, Military Division, I Class Knight Grand Cross

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SKU: 01.IND.0133.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1650+ USD

  • Order of Merit, Military Division, I Class Knight Grand Cross

Estimated market value:

$1650+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    India
  • Makers
  • Composition
    Silver/Bronze Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    72x55mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 108, Catalogue 83, December 1 2016.

History


This Order was instituted by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. It was conferred upon foreign Sovereigns, their consorts, Princes, their Heir Apparents, and dignitaries as an award for general meritorious service.

Each division of the I Class Knight Grand Cross could be awarded to a total of 5 recipients at one time.

The military division of this Order features a lion and crossed swords.

The obverse Gurmukhi and Devanagari inscriptions translate to "For Supreme Service".

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