United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Commander, Military Division Province of China indicating manufacture from late 1941

indicating manufacture from late 1941 and onward

England according to his Attestation Paper

effective September 21

a five point star in the center of the cross and eagles in each quadrant

It was here that he was assigned as a Steward (V/27265) aboard HMCS Spikenard

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Commander, Military Division Province of China indicating manufacture from late 1941In silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, measuring 64. 5 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, marked "C. B. E. MILy" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd. LONDON, W2." on the inside lid, raised platform with recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine.