United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction measuring 53 mm (w) x

measuring 53 mm (w) x 77 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

measuring 103 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) each)

scattered contact marks and spotting evident on the two cupro-nickel medals

constructed of dark blue wool

Subjects were limited to 30

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction measuring 53 mm (w) xInstituted 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.