The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., Companion’s 1st type badge with ‘India’ on the petals, gold and enamels, a most unusual piece with original Crown fitting for wear as a neck badge, the legend without usual gold ‘stop’ between ‘Victoria’ and ‘Imperatrix’, minor enamel loss to jewels of crown, otherwise extremely fine and rare
£3000-3500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals formed by the late Fred Rockwood.

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It should be noted that this badge is as originally made and that the suspension has not been converted from that of a 1st type breast badge, wherein the ring passes through the gold Orb of the Crown. Furthermore, the Crown has not been transferred from a piece of later insignia, none of which conform to this style or size.