Material: Gilt brass
Size: 17 mm
Description: The design showcases a central circular Order of the Garter belt inscribed with the famous Old French royal motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", meaning "Shame on him who thinks evil of it". Enclosed within this symbolic garter is a sharply detailed Canadian maple leaf, beautifully representing national service across the global Commonwealth theater. Surmounting the circular band is the Tudor Crown—universally designated by collectors as the King's Crown—establishing a clear administrative connection to the reign of King George VI. Arcing gracefully across the top outer rim, bold capital block lettering spells out the country name "CANADA" to solidify its distinct branch of origin.
Reverse: Marked J.R. GAUNT LONDON with fixed shank.
Circa: 1901–1952
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