United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 GTRexclude There is a small embroidered

There is a small embroidered vertical loop sewn in place just to the right of the upper front closure button

December 1943

Original leather buffer pad remains intact

the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm

edge nicks and gilt wear on the VM

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 GTRexclude There is a small embroideredInstituted in 1917. Type II. Insignia in Gold with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 69. 5 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, tiny chips in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring just below the busts of the monarchs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences,