Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 408
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant
The C.S.I. miniature breast Badge worn by Sir H. Babington Smith, who served as one of Britain's most senior Civil Servants, representing his country on the global stage in India, South Africa and Constantinople; after vital civilian war-service during the Great War, he went on to become the director of the Bank of England in 1920
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Companion's (C.S.I.) miniature Badge, 38mm including star suspension x 25mm, gold, silver and enamel, with central onyx cameo, with top gold riband buckle, very fine
For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please visit Lot 250, and for his despatch box, please see Lot 408.
For his son's full-size awards, please see Lot 251, and his miniatures, please see Lot 399.
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Estimate
£400 to £600
Starting price
£320