Order of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military). A 4th class Officer (O.B.E.) 1st type breast badge. Silver-gilt (hallmarked) for 1919. Cased

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

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

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 1920

Sold together 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 details printed on the inside upper silk panel are:

Garrad & Co Ltd
By Special Appointment
TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING
24 ALBERMARLE ST. LONDON
&
DALHOUSIE SQ CALCUTTA

Condition: Toned EF

Code: 22520