United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Officer Badge, Obe, Military Division GTRexclude A little over two weeks

A little over two weeks later

reverse with an ornate plaque inscribed "PRIX OFFERT PAR "LA DÉPÊCHE" backed by a cluster of laurel and oak leaves

In die stamped aluminum with aluminum faceplate affixed by 4 prongs

surrounded by a black and white embroidered border

measuring 88x138mm

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Officer Badge, Obe, Military Division GTRexclude A little over two weeksInstituted in 1917. Type II. In silver gilt, measuring 48 mm (w) x 60. 7 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, on its original type II military division ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In original case of issue by the Royal Mint, wooden framed and black leather bound, with strong hinge and push button release, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations