United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction constructed of dark blue wool

constructed of dark blue wool

and erased and never re-named on the 1914-15 Star

The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the cutlass in place during storage

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

measuring 103 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) each)

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction constructed of dark blue woolInstituted 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.