Description
A PAIR OF ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA PAINTED CAST METAL WALL PLAQUES set to circular wooden backboards, each 25.5cm diameter.
These plaques look like they have come from a ship or landing vessel, linked to the viceroy of india.
The motto of the order is Heaven's light our guide. The "Star of India", the emblem of the order, also appeared on the flag of the Viceroy of India and other flags used to represent British India.
The order is the senior order of chivalry associated with the Indian Empire (British Raj); the junior order is the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, and there was also, for women only the Imperial Order of the Crown of India. It is the fifth-most-senior British order of chivalry, following the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, and the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.
Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.
If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!
Opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am - 6pm.
Or by appointment.
Dimensions
Height = 4 cm (2")
Width = 23 cm (9")
Depth = 23 cm (9")
A PAIR OF ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA PAINTED CAST METAL WALL PLAQUES from a ship
Price
SOLD
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Description
A PAIR OF ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA PAINTED CAST METAL WALL PLAQUES set to circular wooden backboards, each 25.5cm diameter.
These plaques look like they have come from a ship or landing vessel, linked to the viceroy of india.
The motto of the order is Heaven's light our guide. The "Star of India", the emblem of the order, also appeared on the flag of the Viceroy of India and other flags used to represent British India.
The order is the senior order of chivalry associated with the Indian Empire (British Raj); the junior order is the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, and there was also, for women only the Imperial Order of the Crown of India. It is the fifth-most-senior British order of chivalry, following the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick, and the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.
Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.
If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!
Opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am - 6pm.
Or by appointment.
Dimensions
Height = 4 cm (2")
Width = 23 cm (9")
Depth = 23 cm (9")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.