United Kingdom. An Order of the Garter, Miniature Breast Star in Gold, Platinum and Diamonds, c.1900
A beautiful miniature Order of the Garter in platinum, featuring an eight point star with clusters of arms with old cut diamonds in each, the obverse medallion in Gold presents cross in rectangular cut rubies with a larger stone in each quadrant, surrounded by a blue enamelled garter inscribed HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Shame to him who thinks evil of it), the reverse features a single pin with C clasp catch, measures 23.85mm (w) x 30.55mm (h), weighs 5.7 grams, pin does not enter clasp with ease, stones intact, a most lovely decoration in near mint condition.

