United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 Archive The back of the card

The back of the card identifies the photographer as Photo-Hoffmann

featuring a surrounded gilded laurel wreath in each quadrant

He had been "plucked" or forcibly retired by the board of five rear admirals known as the Selection Board of Retirement

These are two numerous to list individually

reverse illustrating the Academy's buildings with inscriptions

United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 Archive The back of the cardWell executed and of fine quality, four icons in silver gilt, affixed to a silver circular base with a raised edge bearing a wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 82 mm (h) inclusive of its rifle, crossed sheaths, chain and t bar suspension, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, extremely fine.