United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Commander To Sir John Pope-Hennessy Auction Archive surrounded by a white enamel

surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters “Prin Noi Insine” (“By Ourselves”)

desirable non “black and pepper” version

most of the bronze finish has been preserved

with a silvered plate attached to the buckle via two soldering points

discolouration evident on the obverse

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Commander To Sir John Pope-Hennessy Auction Archive surrounded by a white enamelInstituted in 1917. Civil Division, Type II (1935 Present), Cased in silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 63. 9 mm (w) x 85. 6 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, weighs 58. 6 grams including ribbon, intact enamels, on its full length second type neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, traces of gilt wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Ribbon extension included in case. Contained in its