United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, V Class Member, to Miss Townsend, Assistant Librarian for the Foreign Office, c.1920 Auction enlisted or drafted in the

enlisted or drafted in the armed forces of the United States

constructed of blue and white enamels - depicting one gull

sewn above a navy blue rectangle with the number "26" screen-printed in red

in association with J

and a gilt ordnance metal specialization cypher

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, V Class Member, to Miss Townsend, Assistant Librarian for the Foreign Office, c.1920 Auction enlisted or drafted in theInstituted June 4, 1917. In silver, reverse marked SG denoting Garrard manufacture, with London 1918 date marks, measures 48. 9 mm (w) x 63. 9 mm (h), worn on the original bow ribbon denoting a female recipient, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original hardshell case of issue, dark blue pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked