Item 1284-1285: Cross and Star of a Knights Commander of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.), 1869

Sir William Dixson numismatic collection comprising coins, tokens, medals and paper currency

DN/M 1284-1285 (located at call no. SAFE/DR 187)

CROSS
A gold, seven pointed star with V-shaped extremities in pattern of a Maltese Cross enamelled white and edged gold. 
Obverse: in centre in coloured relief is Saint Michael holding a sword and trampling upon Satan. Legend: 'Auspicium Melioris Aevi' [Augury of a better time] in gold on a circle of blue enamel. 
Reverse: Saint George on horseback fighting a dragon with a spear. Legend: As for obverse.
Cross is surmounted by a royal crown in gold with ring on top which holds a richly watered Saxon blue doubled riband with a central scarlet stripe. Gold clasp sewn onto ends of riband.

STAR
A silver eight pointed star charged with the red Saint George's cross and in the centre an enamelled medallion of Saint and Satan similar to that on obverse of Cross, encircled by a blue fillet with words as on obverse. Clasp on back.

Item 1284-1285: Cross and Star of a Knights Commander of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George...

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