United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, C.b.e., Commander, By Garrard & Co., C.1918 Auction Archive April 1941

April 1941

with the exception of some unnecessary insults

bronze with red and blue enamels

he was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on October 21

Those who already had the Africa Service Medal were ineligible

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, C.b.e., Commander, By Garrard & Co., C.1918 Auction Archive April 1941Instituted 1917. Type I. A silver badge consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with braided surround, hinged crown, measuring 62. 2 mm (w) x 85. 2 mm (h inclusive of hinged crown with integral ring), loss of enamel on 6