The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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The Imperial Order of the Crown of India, Garrard & Co. Ltd, 1937

This lot has been withdrawn

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The Imperial Order of the Crown of India

Garrard & Co. Ltd, 1937


the decoration enamelled and gem-set, mounted with diamonds, pearls and turquoises, the suspension ribbon with rear brooch fitting, in case of issue, the case gilt-tooled 'CROWN OF INDIA' and the interior silk of the lid printed 'GARRARD & Co. LTD. / by special appointment / TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING / 24, ALBERMARLE ST., LONDON / & / DALHOUSIE SQ., CALCUTTA'

70mm. high without ribbon

This Lot has been withdrawn from the sale.
Awarded to Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979), wife of Michael Knatchbull, 5th Baron Brabourne, Governor of the Presidency of Bombay (1931–1937) and of Bengal, (1937–1939).
On the 4th January 1878 The London Gazette announced the creation of a new Imperial order of distinction. It was established by Queen Victoria in the year she was to become Empress of India. ‘The Imperial Order of the Crown of India’ was for female recipients; British Princesses, Indian Princesses or the spouses of members of the Raj who held the highest offices of State. Members of the Order were entitled to use the post-nominal letters "CI" after their name.

The present lot was worn by Doreen, Lady Brabourne, who received the honour in 1937. It was presented to her as the wife of the 5th Baron Brabourne at the end of his tenure as Governor of the Presidency of Bombay between 1931–1937, and of Bengal, 1937–1939.

In 1947, Edwina, when Vicountess Mountbatten of Burma, was made a member of the Order as last Vicereine of India. That same year, the last surviving member of the Order, Queen Elizabeth II was appointed by her father King George VI.