United Kingdom. An Order of British India, II Class in Gold Auction Picture Postcard measuring 14

Picture Postcard measuring 14

Near-total loss of gilt finish is visible to the metal fixtures

the buckle maker marked with the logo of Noelle & Hueck

weighs 199

The front has a large drop down flap

United Kingdom. An Order of British India, II Class in Gold Auction Picture Postcard measuring 14Instituted 1837. In 22K Gold, a delicate and crisp II Class decoration, featuring an eight point star, clusters of smooth rays, with a central blue enamelled medallion, heavily convex, featuring a lion on a dark blue enamelled field, surrounded by a ring inscribed ORDER OF BRITISH INDIA, encircled by a laurel wreath, plain reverse with central rivet, measures 37. 45 mm (w) x 40. 52 mm (w), weighs 33. 76 grams including original blue neck ribbon and