United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member Badge, Civil Division, Cased Newly Listed He joined the Royal Navy

He joined the Royal Navy  in 1884 and received a series of promotions: Midshipman (1886)

the latter part of the mark chattered and faded

1938 “Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1

circa 1960’s

featuring delicate clusters of five rays in each quadrant

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member Badge, Civil Division, Cased Newly Listed He joined the Royal NavyTwo piece construction, in frosted silver, reverse hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London), date marked "d" (1919) and maker marled "SG" (Garrard and Company Limited of London), measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 62. 3 mm (h), light contact, on its original type I civil ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink