Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I., Knight Commander’s, set of insignia comprising neck badge (1st type, without white border to blue enamel band), gold and enamels with very fine central carved onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the Order set with small diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star with small gold ring but lacking original gold ribbon loop; and breast star in silver, gold and enamels, the motto of the Order set with small diamonds, the reverse fitted with gold pin for wearing, some light damage to white enamel of inner circlet of star, otherwise nearly extremely fine (2) £12,000-£16,000