United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley GTRexclude lightly soiled original second style

lightly soiled original second style ribbon with brooch pinback

with evidence of mothing throughout

reverse with a similar central enameled medallion

The helmet is flanked on each side by integrated ventilation holes

maker marked "ELKINGTON & Co

United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley GTRexclude lightly soiled original second styleA well documented and historically important K. Gs garter, as worn by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and, as such, probably the only notable example of his insignia ever likely to appear on the market. The Most Noble Order of the Garter, K. G., Knights blue silk garter, the obverse presenting the embroidered motto HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE in silver bullion with a bullion border and decorative end with floral effect, and featuring a gold