United Kingdom. An Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion, c. 1890 Auction 1918 to January 6

1918 to January 6

obverse illustrating a standing fireman with a hose in his hands

and later in the 1st Division of Artillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung (Artillery Replacement Department) 211 in Aachen

constructed of plated brass

when he was redeployed to the Veterinary Company 212

United Kingdom. An Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion, c. 1890 Auction 1918 to January 6Instituted April 28, 1818. In silver gilt, with seven white enamelled arms, both centrepieces with detailed enamelled images of the saints, illustrating St. Michael the Archangel slaying Satan on the obverse and St. George the patron saint of England slaying a dragon on the reverse, both obverse and reverse centerpieces finished with hand etched detailing, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 64. 9 mm (h inclusive of surmounting crown), worn on the correct ribbon