United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Archive Officer’s Cross in Gold and

Officer’s Cross in Gold and enamels

part of the town of Chodský Újezd

16 (Philadelphia USA) General Hospital at Le Treport

The accompanying scabbard is in silvered metal

with matching embroidered black backing

United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Archive Officer’s Cross in Gold andInstituted January 1, 1878. Type III. A beautiful decoration in 18K Gold, with pleasing red and green enamels, a blue enamel and gold centre bearing the inscription IMPERATRICIS AUSPICIIS, with gold crown with enamelled detailing, plain Gold reverse, measures 36. 4 mm (w) x 61. 0 mm (h inclusive of hinged crown and integral ring suspension), weighs 26. 39 grams, very minor enamel contact to crown, otherwise in extremely fine condition.