United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction scattered contact marks and spotting

scattered contact marks and spotting evident on the two cupro-nickel medals

constructed of dark blue wool

Emanating from the latter two are loops which retain an aluminum chain link hanger

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 scattered contact marks and spottingInstituted 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.