Instituted in 1818. Type II (1917-Date), Cased. In silver gilt, with seven white enamelled arms, both centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, each with a painted background and superimposed enamelled figures illustrating St. Michael the Archangel slaying Satan on the obverse and St. George the patron saint of England slaying a dragon on the reverse, weighing 27.9 grams, the arm at 12 o'clock engraved with the initials "F.B.M.B." on the left edge and "3. 6. 18." (June 3, 1918) on the right edge, measuring 47.5 mm (h) x 66.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, nicely detailed, on its original full-length neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black rippled-look exterior, inscribed "C. M. G." (Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion) in gold-coloured ink on the lid, faded embossed stamp on the bottom, inside lid in white satin, padded, maker marked "GARRARD & Co Ltd" and exhibiting the impression of the badge from the medal bed, base with a recessed medal bed in violet felt, measuring 84.5 mm (w) x 160 mm (h) x 35.5 mm (h), exhibiting scuffing on the exterior of the lid, along with light soiling on the inside lid, case better than very fine.
Footnote: The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George was instituted on August 12, 1818 by King George III. It is awarded for services to British interests abroad, particularly in the Diplomatic Service, the recipients entitled to use the post-nominal letters: GCMG (Knight or Dame Grand Cross), KCMG (Knight Commander), DCMG (Dame Commander) and CMG (Companion), accordingly.