ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL MINIATURE PLUS 2 OTHER WORLD WAR I MEDALS

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THIS ITEM IS 100% GENUINE - NO FAKES ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL MINIATURE PLUS 2 OTHER WORLD WAR I MEDALS The cross style medal is "The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire", Officer (O.B.E.), military, 1st type, 1917-1935 issue, miniature Miniature silver-gilt cross patonce on Tudor crown suspension; the face with a circular central medallion imposed with the portrait of Britannia seated, her left arm extended, a radiant sun above right, within a ring inscribed ‘FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE’; the reverse with a circular central medallion with the crowned cipher of King and Emperor George V within a rope border; diameter 19.3mm (0.76 inch). The Order was instituted by King George V on 4 June 1917 in five grades to acknowledge the service of non-combatants during wartime. In 1918 the Order was divided into Civil and Military divisions. This example is of the first type with Britannia on the face. The other medals are miniature medals given for service in the Great War 1914 - 1919 and the other for service during 1914 - 1918. Items are as shown in the photos and what cannot be seen is that the bar has a long brooch clasp on the back for wearing. Bargain start price!!!! I always mark my items as dispatched once I have posted. I aim to never overcharge for postage - all items are weighed to ensure an accurate postage charge read more

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