Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Royal Victorian Order, G.C.V.O., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 92mm x 80mm, silver-gilt and enamels; and breast star, 90mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, both pieces officially numbered ‘172’, complete in Collingwood (Jewellers) Ltd case of issue with full dress sash, good very fine £800-1000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Created G.C.V.O. on 9 November 1905, as Permanent Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador at St Petersburg. Hardinge had previously been appointed C.V.O. on 15 April 1903, for his services as Minister Plenipotentiary in attendance on the King during His Majesty’s visit to Portugal, Italy, France and the Mediterranean; and K.C.V.O. on 10 May 1904, on the occasion of his appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador at St Petersburg. Sold with copies of the warrants for all three appointments.