United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive Constructed of tombac

Constructed of tombac

very fine chipping in the blue enamels on the robe of Our Lady of Guadalupe

It is addressed to Hamburg-Altona

Maidstone (1915)

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive Constructed of tombacInstituted 1917. Type I. Sash badge composed of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled pattern, obverse centre featuring a seated Britannia in gilt, 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, 71 mm (w) x 97 mm (h including crown suspension), with enamel loss to both 3 and 9 o'clock arms, on full length period silk sash,