United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley Auction crossed gold swords on the

crossed gold swords on the original ribbon

designed by

on bottom of six o’clock arm

15 mm x 19

named in raised lettering "M

United Kingdom. A Historically Important Order Of The Garter Of The First Duke Of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley Auction crossed gold swords on theA 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