Rare WW1 CBE Sterling Silver/Guilloche Enamel Medal With Case Garrards Of London
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:507638 | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Composition: Solid Silver |
UK Silver Antiques FinestEnglish Silver & Collectable Antiquities ... Circ. 1200s ? 18th19th 20th Century Preservingthe past for the future. Item: Rare WW1CBE Sterling Silver/Guilloche Enamel Medal with case Garrards of London. A wonderful and rare opportunity to obtain a 100% Original Large CBE Full Size Medalin Gold Gilt and enamel guilloche finishing, with Original Presentation Case intact, made by Royal Silversmith makers ofthe time Garrard?s of London and issued during World War I. To the reverse of the medal we the Royalcipher with crown above and roped bordering. The medal is hinged attached to the crown which is in perfect workingorder. The medal is still in superb finishing as you can see from the photos, the guilloche enamel is in excellentcondition with the inner circle in red finished enamel with block lettering ingold ?For God and the Empire?. To the centre Britannia again finished in gold gilt. The medal still retains the original neck ties and fasteners whichhave age pattan, the silk purple water fleck ribbon is in super condition.To the top front of medal we see the Royal Crown, still prominent andpresent. The presentation case in whichthe medal is housed is of a purple leatherette finishing, block letters in goldCBE. Press to release catch which is inperfect working order. To the inside acream velvet base with a silk padded liner to the roof with the full Garrard stamp and by special appointmentto His Majesty the King. Themedal has beautiful aged toning and has never been cleaned. This one is for the collector or investor ofsolid silver medals or Royal Regalia. A real investment for the future. Wehave seen such items now going aboard to the US and Australia as these itemsare avidly collected. There has only been just over 200 of these medals everawarded and would have been personally presented by the King himself. These area higher award than the MBE and OBE?s. Garrard of London are the makers of the Crown Jewells which are housed in theTower of London, also Garrard are credited for such pieces as the Queen Mary Crown used for the Coronation, theImperial Crown of India worn by King George V and the famous Koh-i-Noor diamondwhich was made for the Queen Mother. Robert Garrard II Silverware is avidlymore collected as they received the Royal Warrant under his production whichmakes them more desirable than the earlier Garrards silver, to this dateGarrards still produce silver for the British Royal Family. Most of Garrard?ssilver are to be found in museums or private collections around the world.Although there are some to be found in auction houses Period: GeorgeV Maker: Garrard of London.Hallmarks: No CBE?s are hallmarked however they are made of SolidSterling Silver and produced by Garrard?s of London. Size of medal from Top of Crown with ring to bottom: 85mm high x 64mmwide. Condition: The medal is in superb condition. light surface marks consistent withage and genuine wear. All in all a wonderful piece with no knocks or dents. Areal collectors piece. Very hard to find WWI CBE?s. That are 100% and NOTcopies. Fine Quality AntiquesPlease take time to view our antiquities here on eBay, where youwill find many silver items as well as, medals, coins and antiques with theoptions for bidding and buy now. Maybe agift for someone special, birthdays , christenings , all occasions, for yourown collection maybe or pieces ofhistoric interest.
