Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Most Noble Order of the Garter, an extremely rare badge of Office, believed to be that of the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod, silver-gilt, fitted with integral loop and ring for suspension, probably from a chain, the reverse hallmarked London 1827, 94 x 60mm excluding ring, contained in an early 20th century Garrard & Co. Ltd fitted case, good very fine and very rare £600-800

The Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod acts as the deputy to the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (usually shortened to Black Rod) and assists him with his duties. An usher belonging to the Order of the Garter, Black Rod’s chief duty is to serve as official messenger of the House of Lords. The Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod is also Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms and attends to the Lord Chancellor in carrying the Mace in and out of the House of Lords Chamber.