Extremely Rare Cased CBE, Case is to the Late King George VI.

We are very proud to offer for sale A wonderful authentic Original Extremely Rare Large Full-Size Cased British C.B.E Medal is a Type 2 C.B.E Sterling Silver/Guilloche Medal made by royal warrant holders Garards of London. This cased medal set is an exceedingly scarce example to find for offer, by appointment silversmiths to the Late King George VI, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, Crown Jewellers incorporating Garrard & Co, 112 Regent Street, London. W.1. A scarce box issued for a short period immediately after the death of the late Monarch. Description; this set is complete with all, original case, medal, evening silk ribbon tie and second silk ribbon and scarce CBE card all intact, the top front of the medal bears the Royal Crown, still prominent and present, the medal finishing of guilloche enamel is in beautiful condition with the inner circle in red finished enamel with block lettering in gold “For God and the Empire”. To the centre king and queen conjoined busts finished in gold gilt. To the reverse of the medal has the Royal cipher with crown above and roped bordering. The medal is hinged attached to the crown which is in perfect working order and correct. Full length sets of water fleck silk ribbons; the medal is in beautiful condition and has never been cleaned. The case is in a black outer finishing with gold block lettering C.B.E, press to release catch in perfect working order, to inside cream velvet raised base with a silk padded roof with full Garrard’s inscription, By appointment silversmiths to ‘’ THE LATE KING GEORGE VI’’ THE GOLDSMITHS SILVERSMITHS COMPANY LTD
CROWN JEWELLERS Incorporating GARRARD & CO 12 REGENT STREET, LONDON, W1 also comes with its original CBE card of issue on how to wear. I cannot express how scarce this medal set is, I’ve been dealing in historical items for over 40 years and this is the first example I have had in my possession and offered for sale. Please note that the photo of king George VI dose not come with the sale of the medal set and is for reference only

This medal set- By appointment silversmiths to the Late King George VI, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, Crown Jewellers incorporating Garrard & Co, 112 Regent Street, London. W.1. A scarce box issued for a short period immediately after the death of the late Monarch. Royal Warrants: The company held warrants as Silversmiths to King George VI, a significant mark of prestige. Transition Period: After the King's passing in February 1952, these boxes were made for a short time before new warrants for Queen Elizabeth Il were issued, making them historically scarce. Garrard & Co.: The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company merged with Garrard (the existing Crown Jeweller) in 1952, consolidating their royal business under the Garrard name at the Regent Street location. Collector's Item: These boxes are sought after by collectors of British royal memorabilia, vintage jewellery boxes, and fine silversmithing.
In essence, the box isn't just packaging; it's a tangible piece of history from a pivotal moment in British royal service, That's a description of a rare, vintage presentation box from The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd (who merged with Garrard & Co., the Crown Jewellers), issued briefly around 1952 after King George VI's death, marking a poignant moment when they transitioned from royal appointment holders for him to serving the new monarch, Elizabeth II, essentially a commemorative piece for collectors of royal & silversmithing history.
Garrard of London are the makers of the Crown Jewells which are housed in the Tower of London, also Garrard are credited for such pieces as the Queen Mary Crown used for the Coronation, the Imperial Crown of India worn by King George V and the famous Koh-I-Noor diamond which was made for the Queen Mother. Robert Garrard II Silverware is avidly more collected as they received the Royal Warrant under his production which makes them more desirable than the earlier Garrard’s silver, to this date Garrard’s still produce silver for the British Royal Family.
Size full size CBE medal set
Condition: fine condition please see photos

Code: 51152