United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley Auction designed by

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measuring 142 mm (w) x 250 mm (h) x 50 mm (d)

crossed gold swords on the original ribbon

each of the arms of the star formed by ten emanating rays

named in raised lettering "M

United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley Auction designed byA well documented and historically important K. Gs garter, as worn by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and, as such, probably the only notable example of his insignia ever likely to appear on the market. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, K. G., Knights blue silk garter, the obverse presenting the embroidered motto HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE in silver bullion with a bullion border and decorative end with floral effect, and featuring a gold