United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction constructed of dark blue wool

constructed of dark blue wool

Emanating from the latter two are loops which retain an aluminum chain link hanger

The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the cutlass in place during storage

Subjects were limited to 30

Between 1937 and 1945

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction constructed of dark blue woolInstituted 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.