ECL-O.66-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-O.66-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Medal. The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Gold seven pointed star with V shaped tips, enamelled in white and edged gold, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. In the centre, on one side is a representation in enamel of St. Michael encountering Satan and on the other St. George on horseback fighting the dragon which is surrounded by a circle of blue enamel, bearing the motto 'AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI' in gold
The ribbon is three equal bands of saxon blue, scarlet and saxon blue
The ribbon is three equal bands of saxon blue, scarlet and saxon blue
Content (event)
World War, 1914-1918
Dimensions
length (actual size): 465mm
Material
metal
History and association
Associated organisation
Eton College (Purchaser)
