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Sterling Silver and Enamel - Order of the Garter Pin / Brooch

$ 39.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Pre-owned
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Main Stone: Enamel
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

    Description

    Vintage British Order of the Garter, Royal Coat of Arms brooch.   Stamped sterling.  Age unknown.
    The 2 french phrases on the brooch read:
    Honi
    soit qui mal y pense
    :
    meaning
    "shamed be whoever thinks bad of it", usually translated as "shame on anyone who thinks evil of it" and used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter.
    Dieu et mon droit
    " :
    meaning “God and my right” – is the motto of the monarchy and was adopted by Henry V in the 15
    th
    Century
    Measurements:   Approx. 2 inches x 1-2/8 inch
    Condition:  Good vintage
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