Indian sterling silver comport or footed dish, of circular form engraved with crest and presentation inscription 'With thanks for your help in our War effort, Maharaja of Jodhpur', 'Sterling Silver' stamp and marks for Hamilton & Co, 1946, 22.5cm diameter x 8cm high, 510g approx
Umaid [Umed] Singh GCSI GCIE KCVO, (1903–1947), Maharaja of Jodhpur 1918-1947.
Amongst his military achievements:
Prince of Wales Visit Medal (1922, serving as aide-de-camp)
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO), (1922)
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) (1930)
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935)
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI) (1936)
King George VI Coronation Medal (1937)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam (1940)
Second World War:
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star-1945
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ) (1946)
Sold for £220
Indian sterling silver comport or footed dish, of circular form engraved with crest and presentation inscription 'With thanks for your help in our War effort, Maharaja of Jodhpur', 'Sterling Silver' stamp and marks for Hamilton & Co, 1946, 22.5cm diameter x 8cm high, 510g approx
Umaid [Umed] Singh GCSI GCIE KCVO, (1903–1947), Maharaja of Jodhpur 1918-1947.
Amongst his military achievements:
Prince of Wales Visit Medal (1922, serving as aide-de-camp)
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO), (1922)
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) (1930)
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935)
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI) (1936)
King George VI Coronation Medal (1937)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dragon of Annam (1940)
Second World War:
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star-1945
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ) (1946)
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 24th Nov, 2022
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