United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Between 1937 and 1945

Between 1937 and 1945

constructed of dark blue wool

he continued to serve in the Army Service Corps on the home front

measuring 53 mm (w) x 77 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

Subjects were limited to 30

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Between 1937 and 1945Instituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.