Order of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military). A 5th class Member (M.B.E.) 1st type breast badge. Silver (hallmarked) for 1919

With English silver hallmarks on reverse, for London, 1919 (gothic letter 'd' )

The insignia retaining its original silk riband which is fitted with the issue 'Silver' mounting brooch bar, this latter complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings

The insignia sold as a set, complete with:

- Plush leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with King's Crown & 'Garrad & Co Ltd' logo, and with title of award in gilt tooling on outer lid
- The silk medal riband retaining it's original mounting brooch, this latter with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

Note: This is an item of insignia struck in 1919 (the Order of the British Empire was only instituted in 1917), and which would have been used on awards in 1919 and into early 1920

Condition: Toned EF

Code: 22519