United Kingdom. An Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion, c. 1890 Auction It is unmarked and measures

It is unmarked and measures approximately 455 mm across the shoulders

constructed of plated brass

centrepiece ring inscribed ""L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE"" (Unity is Strength)

Luff probably served during Second World World in the Merchant Navy

when he was redeployed to the Veterinary Company 212

United Kingdom. An Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion, c. 1890 Auction It is unmarked and measuresInstituted April 28, 1818. In silver gilt, with seven white enamelled arms, both centrepieces with detailed enamelled images of the saints, illustrating St. Michael the Archangel slaying Satan on the obverse and St. George the patron saint of England slaying a dragon on the reverse, both obverse and reverse centerpieces finished with hand etched detailing, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 64. 9 mm (h inclusive of surmounting crown), worn on the correct ribbon