United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Instituted on 7 October 1936

Instituted on 7 October 1936

Visible on the peak is the unmistakable outline of an SS-style German national eagle insignia which has since been removed from the cap

flanked by a date of “1939” and topped by an inscription of “KRIEGSSIEGER”

flaking evident in the plating on the edge of the DM

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Instituted on 7 October 1936Instituted 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.