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Star of the Order of the Star of India 1861
Gold, yellow and white diamonds, silver and enamel | 6.8 x 6.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 441296
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This magnificent jewel-encrusted star was made for Queen Victoria for the first investiture of the Order of the Star of India on 21 November 1861.
Following the suppression of the Indian Rebellion in 1858 and the winding up of the East India Company, which had previously controlled half the subcontinent, Westminster assumed direct government of India. Eager to establish a new order of chivalry to cement good relations between the British Crown and loyal Indian subjects, Prince Albert suggested its name (Order of the Star of India) and set about designing its insignia and robes.
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010Provenance
Designed by Prince Albert and supplied for Queen Victoria for the first investiture of the Order, 1 November, 1861
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Medium and techniques
Gold, yellow and white diamonds, silver and enamel
Measurements
6.8 x 6.7 cm (whole object)
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Order of the Star of India. Queen Victoria's star
