frame of the cross itself measures (if cut out) 61
the reverse shows “GES
very scarce and impressive eagle
Red embroidery on a black wool base
two validation stamps for the years April 1942 to March 1943 and April 1944 to March 1945
United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander, By Collingwood Auction frame of the cross itselfInstituted April 21, 1896. A Knight Commander Set, comprising the neck badge in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled Maltese cross, the obverse medallion presenting the cypher VRI on red enamel, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed VICTORIA, with a crown above the medallion on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse is plain, engraved K346, measures 51. 45mm (w) x 54. 85mm (h inclusive of rings), weighs 44. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on a full