The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards

The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, G.C.M.G., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising silver-gilt collar chain formed of 26 alternating links of crowned lions of England, Maltese crosses in white enamel, cyphers ‘SM’ and ‘SG’, and two pairs of winged lions each bearing a book and seven arrows, one pair surmounted by Royal crown and swivel-ring suspension, one white enamel panel of one Maltese cross lacking; sash badge, 85mm x 125mm, silver-gilt, gold and enamels, some enamel chips to both centres; and breast star, 85mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamels, complete with full dress sash, generally good very fine £2000-2500

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.M.G. on 2 January 1905 when Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Majesty the Emperor of Russia, in recognition of his services in Russia during the Russo-Japanese war and the crisis of the ‘Dogger Bank’ incident. Hardinge had been made a K.C.M.G. on 26 March 1904, upon his appointment as Ambassador to the Emperor of Russia. Sold with copies of the warrants for both appointments.