Of all the ancient (and some slightly more modern) knightly orders of chivalry (the Garter, the Thistle, St. Patrick, the Bath, St. Michael & St. George, the Royal Victorian Order and the Order of the British Empire), two sadly made their last public ceremonial appearance at the Coronation of 1937 - the Most Eminent Order of the Star of India and the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire:
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The reverse of this Player's Cigarettes card states:
"The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (GCSI) - This Order, next in precedence to the Order of the Bath, was constituted by Queen Victoria in 1861, and has been enlarged from time to time. It was founded for the purpose of recognising the loyalty of Ruling Princes and Chiefs of India, and as a reward for services in and for that Empire. The badge is an onyx cameo of Queen Victoria's bust. The Order is divided into three classes - Knights Grand Commanders, Knights Commanders and Companions. Certain members of the Order are summoned to represent it at the Coronation ceremony. Knights Grand Commanders who are not peers will wear the mantle of the Order as illustrated."
And the reverse of this card:
"The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (GCIE) - This Order was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1877 in commemoration of Her Majesty's proclamation as Empress of India in that year. Like the senior Indian order, the Star of India, it is conferred upon persons who have rendered conspicuous service in and for the Indian Empire. The Order has been enlarged from time to time and consists of three classes i.e. Knights Grand Commanders, Knights Commanders, and Companions. Certain members of the Order are summoned to represent it at the Coronation. The Mantle shown in the illustration will be worn by Knights Grand Commanders who are not Peers."
For more on the Order of the Star of India, see HERE.
For more on the Order of the Indian Empire, see HERE
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