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British CMG Medal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
British CMG Medal
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
British CMG, The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, founded on 28 April 1818, by George Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom. It is named in honor of two military Saints and used to honor individuals who have rendered important services in relation to commonwealth or foreign nations. People are appointed to the Order rather than awarded it. (Ian Fleming's spy, James Bond, was fictionally decorated with the CMG in 1953, and it is mentioned in the novel ''From Russia, With Love''.) This cased medal by Spink & Son, Ltd., remains in excellent condition, and this variation is of a much higher quality than other known makers. Est.: $1,000-$1,500.