United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 Hold measuring 102 mm x 48

measuring 102 mm x 48 mm

oval gilt zink alloy

In July 1925

A unique RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) “Kriegseinsatz im RAD bei der Stadt München” badge

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 Hold measuring 102 mm x 48Instituted in 1917. Type II. Insignia in Gold with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 69. 5 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, tiny chips in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring just below the busts of the monarchs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences,