The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. Knight Grand Cross (GCMG) Sash Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, with Sash.

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The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. Knight Grand Cross (GCMG) Sash Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, with Sash.

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The Order of St Michael and St George was founded in 1818 by the prince regent, later George IV. The decoration is awarded to men and women who contribute extraordinary services to a foreign country. The motto of the order is “Auspicium melioris ævi” which translates to “token for a better age.”   Michael Myers   Sir Michael Myers was a prominent lawyer in the first half of the twentieth century. He became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1929, and served on the Judicial Committee of the...

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Date created

1930

Creator

Garrard & Co. Limited

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/917373

Related subjects

Saint Michael / Saint George / Satan / Dragon / silver / enamel / silk / Visual and Verbal Communication / insignias / ribbon bars / England / Sir Michael Myers GCMG KC

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