{"product_id":"order-of-st-michael-st-george-gcmg-grand-cross-breast-star","title":"British Order of St Michael and St George GCMG Grand Cross Breast Star Badge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrder of St Michael and St George – GCMG Grand Cross Breast Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA striking collector-made reproduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cross Breast Star\u003c\/strong\u003e of\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Britain's historic orders of chivalry.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis design represents the insignia associated with the Order's\n\u003cstrong\u003ehighest class – Knight Grand Cross \/ Dame Grand Cross (GCMG)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\nThe elaborate construction combines brilliant silver-tone rays with contrasting gold-tone rays,\na red Cross of St George, rich blue enamel detailing, and the traditional central image of\n\u003cstrong\u003eSt Michael overcoming evil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistoric GCMG Grand Cross Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Grand Cross star is distinguished from the lower Knight Commander \/ Dame Commander star\nby its more elaborate radiating design. The silver starburst is interspersed with\n\u003cstrong\u003egolden rays\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the insignia the exceptional visual presence associated with the highest grade of the Order.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAround the central medallion appears the historic motto:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Token of a Better Age”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knight \/ Dame Grand Cross – GCMG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cross Breast Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed multi-layer metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone and gold-tone radiating rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red St George cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Michael motif with blue enamel motto surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new collector-made reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1818\u003c\/strong\u003e, The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George\nhas historically been associated with distinguished service overseas,\ndiplomacy, foreign affairs and Commonwealth service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Order has three principal classes:\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cross (GCMG)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Commander (KCMG \/ DCMG), and Companion (CMG).\nThe GCMG represents the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest class\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the Collector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWith its dramatic combination of silver, gold, red and blue,\nthis Grand Cross star is one of the most visually impressive British chivalric insignia.\nIt is an excellent display piece for collections of:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Orders \u0026amp; Decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal and Chivalric Insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Diplomatic History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeraldry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean Orders of Chivalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Medal \u0026amp; Badge Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a modern collector-made historical reproduction.\nIt is not an original period award and is not officially issued insignia.\nIt does not confer or imply any title, rank, membership, honour or entitlement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe item supplied is the style shown in the product photographs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49165859848362,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0862.jpg?v=1788104841","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/order-of-st-michael-st-george-gcmg-grand-cross-breast-star","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}