Order of St Michael & St George GCMG Grand Cross Breast Star
Order of St Michael & St George GCMG Grand Cross Breast Star
Product details
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George
GCMG Grand Cross Breast Star
An impressive collector-made reproduction representing the Grand Cross Breast Star of The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, one of the great historic orders within the British honours tradition.
This elaborate star corresponds to the Order's highest class – Knight Grand Cross / Dame Grand Cross (GCMG) and is distinguished by its magnificent combination of silver and gold radiating rays.
The Highest Class of the Order
Grand Cross Insignia
The breast star features a richly textured silver-tone starburst, interspersed with contrasting gold-tone rays. Across the centre lies the red Cross of St George, while the central medallion depicts St Michael, surrounded by a deep blue enamel ring carrying the motto:
AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI
“Token of a Better Age”
The complex layering of silver, gold, red and blue gives the Grand Cross star a particularly rich ceremonial appearance and distinguishes it immediately from the insignia of the lower grades.
Details
| Order | Order of St Michael and St George |
| Grade | Grand Cross – GCMG |
| Insignia | Breast Star |
| Finish | Silver-tone & Gold-tone |
| Decoration | Red and Blue Enamel Detail |
| Condition | New |
British Chivalric Heritage
Instituted in 1818, the Order of St Michael and St George became particularly associated with distinguished service in diplomacy, foreign affairs, overseas administration and the Commonwealth.
Its three principal classes are: Grand Cross (GCMG), Commander (KCMG / DCMG), and Companion (CMG). The Grand Cross is the highest grade and carries the most elaborate form of the breast star.
Collector's Piece
The combination of intricately patterned radiating rays, contrasting precious-metal-style finishes and colourful enamel makes this GCMG star an outstanding centrepiece for a collection devoted to British orders, decorations, heraldry and chivalric history.
Suitable for museum-style display, private collections, historical study and presentation alongside other British Grand Cross insignia.
Collector Information: This is a modern reproduction made for historical collecting and display. It is not an original award or officially issued insignia and conveys no rank, title, membership, honour or entitlement.