A Member Of The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire With Case Auction Archive center motto letters in Gold

center motto letters in Gold and hand chiseled

Adalbert Matkowsky (1857–1909) was a German actor and a leading player at the Berlin Royal Theatre from 1889 until his death in 1909

Silvered die-stamped aluminum buckle on the right end

It is probable that this flag was repatriotated from the Kleve garrison by this unit

A Member Of The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire With Case Auction Archive center motto letters in GoldSilver, unmarked, 48. 5 mm x 63 mm, period custom made replacement ring and replacement ribbon, dark patina, contact marks, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "M. B. E. (MILY)" on the lid, maker marked "ROYAL MINT" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine.