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Early Stuart and Civil War
Order of the Garter Augmented by the Star, 1629, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Briot], crowned bust of Charles I right, wearing ruff, ornate ermine cloak and Order of the Garter, carolvs i d g ang scot fran et hib rex fidei def, rev. prisci decvs ordinis avctvm, Garter Star, date in exergue, 29mm, 6.86g (Platt I, p.122, type A [A2, this item]; MI I, 253/33; E 113). Very fine, toned £600-£800
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This medal marks the occasion of the king's order converting the badge of the Order of the Garter into a star that could be worn on the cloaks of the members at all times. Previously, the badge had only been worn on important ceremonial occasions.
Order of the Garter Augmented by the Star, 1629, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Briot], crowned bust of Charles I right, wearing ruff, ornate ermine cloak and Order of the Garter, carolvs i d g ang scot fran et hib rex fidei def, rev. prisci decvs ordinis avctvm, Garter Star, date in exergue, 29mm, 6.86g (Platt I, p.122, type A [A2, this item]; MI I, 253/33; E 113). Very fine, toned £600-£800
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This medal marks the occasion of the king's order converting the badge of the Order of the Garter into a star that could be worn on the cloaks of the members at all times. Previously, the badge had only been worn on important ceremonial occasions.