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Author	Product	Attribute	Created	Updated
Kelsey	The Most Noble Order of the Garter, Sash Badge ("Lesser George")	Physical description	February 4, 2019 1:42pm	February 4, 2019 1:54pm

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Instituted 1348 by King Edward III. Of superior quality workmanship in exquisite enamels set in 18k Gold, a magnificent Lesser George’s badge comprising of a highly detailed central sculpture of St. George and the Dragon in solid Gold, encompassing by hollow surrounded Garter in finely blue-enameling Gold, superposing by an ornamented Latin lettering standing for “Shame on him who thinks evil of it”, motto also in Gold, adorning by typical Gold heraldic vintage frame on the top, reverse featuring double-sided design, measuring 51.89 mm (w) x 86.90 mm (h - inclusive of integral frame), weighting 118.8 grams, suspending by loop suspension with functional typical British-styled clutch lock, on early 20th Century full-length blue ribbon with typical British bow and frayed ends, a scarce piece of superb quality in better than extremely fine condition.

Footnote: It is believed that the Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in 1348; however the origin, date, and the aims of the founder have been subject of considerable controversy among historians and antiquaries. The Order, with around six hundred and fifty years of lifespan, is the oldest Order in the world still awarded. It has been a mark of the British royal favor, and due to the insignia might be decorated by the recipient, the Order has been used to show the taste and wealth of the recipient and the quality of the jeweler's art.

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