England
Order of the Garter; Lesser George sash badge c.1765
Cast iron | RCIN 441813
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A small cast iron Lesser George with a central relief design of St George Killiing the dragon, surrounded by a Garter and motto. Accompanied by two faded pieces of narrow purplish-blue ribbon and notes attributing both badge and ribbons to George, Prince of Wales (later George IV), being part of the Garter insignia he used as a boy.
Provenance
Reputedly belonged to George IV as a boy
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Cast iron
