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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.
For details of the presentation, see Airy's 'Autobiography' (1896) p.298.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED2116.1 |
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| Type: | Star |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1872 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection |
| Measurements: | star: 53 mm |
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Badge, Star and Sash: Imperial Order of the Rose, Grand Cross (Order)
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