Star: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross

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Star: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross

Imperial Order of the Rose, awarded to George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) in 1872. Star: Obverse of badge superimposed on a gold plaque. Six pointed, gold rimmed, white enamel star, each point ball-tipped, superimposed on a circle of roses. the gold centre medallion with the entwined initials: 'P & A' (Pedro and Amelia) surrounded by a blue band inscribed: 'AMOR E FIDELIDADE'. An imperial crown above.

For details of the presentation, see Airy's 'Autobiography' (1896) p.298.

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Object Details

ID:	MED2116.1
Type:	Star
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1872
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection
Measurements:	star: 53 mm
Parts:	Badge, Star and Sash: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross (Order) Star: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross (Star) (MED2116.1) Sash: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross (Sash) (MED2116.2) Badge and collar: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross (Badge) (MED2116.3) Lid of case (MED2116.4) Base of box (MED2116.5)