The Imperial Order of the Crown of India, Companion

SKU: 01.GBR.0110.101.01

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  • Companion (with gold) Obverse
  • Companion (with gold) Obverse
  • Companion (with gold)
  • Companion (with gold) Reverse
  • Companion (with gold) Reverse
  • Companion (with gold) in Case of Issue
  • Companion (with gold) Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    January 1, 1878

History


The Imperial Order of the Crown of India was established by Queen Victoria in 1878 in commemoration of her ascension as Empress of India. It was considered a companion order to The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India and The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, as it was the only Indian Empire order that was conferred exclusively upon women. The Order has never been officially abolished, but no appointments have been made since India gained independence in 1947.

The Order was conferred in a single class upon wives and female relatives of Indian princes and high ranking Indian officials. It was also conferred upon women of the British Royal Family. Members were entitled to use the post-nominal letters CI.

The obverse features the imperial cypher of Queen Victoria with initials that stand for “Victoria Regina Imperatrix” (Victoria, Queen, Empress).

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Versions

  • Price

    $18000-22000+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Diamonds/Pearls/Turquoise/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: VRI

  • Size

    39x65mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The attributes of this version have been taken from the example that belonged to Lady Grant-Duff. The Medal image is sourced from Sir ...

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  • Composition

    Silver-gilt/Diamonds/Pearls/Turquoise/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: VRI

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The attributes of this version have been taken from the example in the Royal Collection Trust that belonged to the Duchess of Teck.

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