United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Archive with matching embroidered black backing

with matching embroidered black backing

847363" and "SILVER" on the reverse

secured by an outward facing metal button

the Totenkopf retains both of its reverse attachment prongs

16 (Philadelphia USA) General Hospital at Le Treport

United Kingdom. A Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion in Gold, c.1880 Archive with matching embroidered black backingInstituted 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.