United Kingdom. A Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion (CMG), c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the ribbon with paper residue

the ribbon with paper residue on the obverse from previous board mounting

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 44885 of Friday

similar to K&K-752

and Iron Cross 1st Class (silver with black enamels

United Kingdom. A Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion (CMG), c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the ribbon with paper residueType II (1917 date). In silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, measuring 50. 3 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, shortened original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George was instituted on August 12, 1818 by King George III and is awarded for services to British interests abroad, particularly in the Diplomatic Service. Recipients are entitled to use