Badge of The Order of the Garter

5.3 x 4.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 442205

Description

A gold and enamel Garter badge, centre set with cameo, carved in grey and brown sardonyx, surrounded by blue enamelled Garter with punched borders. The reverse with enamelled Garter around central gold panel, chased with St. George and dragon facing left. Fixed suspension ring.
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gold, sardonyx, agate, blue enamel

carved, punched, enamelled, chased

Measurements

5.3 x 4.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object)

2.4 x 1.8 cm (excluding mounts)
Groupings
Category
Insignia, Decorations and Service Medals
Object type(s)
identifying marks & symbols
insignia
badges (insignia)
visual works
sculptures
cameos
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)

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