United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Commander's Badge (Cbe) For Ladies, C. Newly Listed with two hole punches

with two hole punches

43 mm (h - inclusive of crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension)

measuring 31 mm x 21 mm

but exceptions were made for members of ruling houses and those whose membership in the order would add to its prestige

he was wounded on May 27

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Commander's Badge (Cbe) For Ladies, C. Newly Listed with two hole punchesBritannia First Type. In silver gilt with light blue and red enamels, measuring 62 mm (w) x 81. 3 mm (h), intact enamels, on its original bow tied civil ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "C. B. E." and "L" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd." on the white satin inside lid, lightly soiled white velvet medal bed, scuffing and wear on the exterior, fraying evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area, case very