United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction on the Great Lakes and

on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic

measuring 30 cm (w) x 15 cm (h)

He was invested with the Order of the British Empire

the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT”

rim impressed 22281574 PTE

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction on the Great Lakes andInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.