United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Military Division Commander, By Goddard Auction including a 1905 medals

including a 1905 medals

in turn with a suspension ring connecting to a period original neck ribbon

the principal jeweler in Lisbon

50mm(w) x 52

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Military Division Commander, By Goddard Auction including a 1905 medalsInstituted June 4, 1917. Military Division. A Commander, presenting a light blue enamel cross with a gilt central medallion surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, the reverse is plain wit the crowned monogram of King George, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 62. 5mm (w) x 84. 8mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 45. 1 grams including ribbon, worn on a segment of military ribbon of purple with red central