Order of the Garter Queen Victoria's Sash Badge (Lesser George) Replica (40-007)

The badge was originally made for George IV in 1787. It was worn by Queen Victoria in the early part of her reign in 1861

The Order of the Garter is the highest English order of Chivalry, and is one of the most important orders in the world.

The centre is a brown cameo of St. George attacking the dragon with a sword. This is encircled by an open garter with an inner boarder of 20 brilliants and an outer boarder of 31 brilliants.

There is a motto in pierced diamond letters with a small rosette ornament. On the side is an oval buckle with six large diamonds. Surmounted by a ribbon bow of 16 large diamonds and brilliants.  It has a diamond and gold suspension loop.

Item No: 40-007