United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Knights Commander (Kbe) United Republic of 46 mm x 111 mm

46 mm x 111 mm

1870 type (with original award document dated 23

the shaft of the tip with ornate engraved designs

there are discussions that there were a few badges that did not include this overlay

reverse without stripes featuring superposed red-enameled centre medallion in bronze gilt depicting golden letters “MM” (Military Merit)

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Knights Commander (Kbe) United Republic of 46 mm x 111 mmInstituted in 1917. Civil Division. Type II (1935 Present). The neck decoration, in silver gilt, with light blue and red enamels, the obverse medallion presenting the inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, with surmounting crown, the reverse bears the crowned monogram GRI, measures 63. 8mm (w) x 85. 2mm (h inclusive of integral crown), weighs 56. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition. The star of