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Description The Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Garrard & Co. Ltd, 1937
the decoration enamelled and gem-set, mounted with diamonds, pearls and turquoises,?the suspension ribbon with rear brooch fitting, in case of issue, the case?gilt-tooled 'CROWN OF INDIA' and the interior silk of the lid printed 'GARRARD & Co. LTD. / by special appointment / TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING / 24, ALBERMARLE?ST., LONDON / & / DALHOUSIE SQ., CALCUTTA'
70mm. high without ribbon
Condition Report Order: Condition is good and the piece has seemingly always reamined in its case. Metal mounts are tarnished in places, esp verso. It is apparently unmarked. The stones are bright and lively. The ribbon is tired thgrough wear, and there are old marks and stains. There is fraying to the corner of one tassle. Case of issue: Fair. Scuffs old marks and scratches to the exterior. Wear and lifting at hinge site. Interior good, with wear to velvet at raised points.
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Provenance Awarded to Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979), wife of?Michael Knatchbull, 5th Baron Brabourne, Governor of the Presidency of Bombay (1931–1937) and of Bengal, (1937–1939).
Notes On the 4
th January 1878
The London Gazette announced the creation of a new Imperial order of distinction. It was established by Queen Victoria in the year she was to become Empress of India. ‘The Imperial Order of the Crown of India’ was for female recipients; British Princesses, Indian Princesses or the spouses of members of the Raj who held the highest offices of State. Members of the Order were entitled to use the post-nominal letters?"CI" after their name.
The present lot was worn by Doreen, Lady Brabourne, who received the honour in 1937. It was presented to her as the wife of?the 5th Baron Brabourne at the end of his tenure as Governor of the Presidency of Bombay between 1931–1937, and of Bengal, 1937–1939.
In 1947, Edwina, when?Vicountess Mountbatten of Burma, was made a member of the Order as last Vicereine of India. That same year, the last surviving member of the Order, Queen Elizabeth II was appointed by her father King George VI.