This was the garter badge that Queen Victoria removed large collet stones from in 1858 to make the 'The Coronation Necklace'; to replace Queen Charlotte's collet necklace that had been lost to Hanover.
--Previous Message-- : : I noticed that the Great George worn by the : King was unusual so tried the Royal : Collection gallery, and sure enough there is : a story. : This historic Lesser George (intended to be : worn on the sash at the hip) was worn by the : King as a Great George (suspended from the : collar) for his coronation. : : : http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/441145 : : : : : : :