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 1918

The insignia with English London silver assay hallmarks on reverse, with makers mark 'SG' (for Garrad) year letter 'd' (gothic letter 'C' ) for year 1918

Sold together with:

- Original plush leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with 'Garrad' makers logo and address

The insignia retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with its silver-gilt issue mounting brooch bar, this latter complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings, and as-issued

Note: This is an item of insignia struck in 1918 (the Order of the British Empire was only instituted in 1917), and which would have been used on awards published in the London Gazette in 1918 & into early 1919

Condition: About EF

Code: 24138