GREAT BRITAIN
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
A Commander’s Group: the badge, 79 mm, in GOLD with red and green enameled “rose”; centre medallion in gold with portrait of Queen Victoria, within blue enameled outer circlet with motto “IMPERATRICIS AUSPICIIS”; crown suspension in gold and enamels; long, blue neck ribbon with gold buckle; breast star, 83 mm, in Silver, with smooth and chiselled rays; crowned centre medallion in gold and blue enamel; reverse with vertical pin in gold; in the original, fitted, black morocco case of issue, with maker’s mark of Garrard & Co., London, printed in gold on the inner cushion.
A beautiful, rare set, mint condition.
The Order of the Indian Empire was founded by Queen Victoria in 1878 as a further reward for eminent merits and services, not deserving the award of the higher Order of the Star of India. Besides the award to Indian Royals and Princes, the order was destined to Indian and British officers and stare officials. Not awarded since 1947, with the death of the last Knight, the Maharaja of Dhrangadhra, the order became dormant. I RR!

Estimate: EUR 3500 - 7000