corroded on reverse but otherwise better than fine condition
semi-clandestine yet military body of men
the left cuff adorned with an 8 mm wide x 85 mm long strip in fine silvered threading with a red embroidered stripe running the length of the strip in the centre
for leadership
ill-fated voyage
United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, I Class Grand Cross Star (Gcvo) Hold corroded on reverse but otherwiseMulti piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with seven faceted rays, numbered "47" on the reverse, measuring 90 mm (w) x 88. 7 mm (h), the vertical pinback and the two screws securing the insignia to the base in Gold, intact enamels, very light contact; and Miniature: two piece construction, in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, measuring 17 mm