United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction rim impressed 22281574 PTE

rim impressed 22281574 PTE

including one depicting Oswald Boelcke

He was invested with the Order of the British Empire

consisting of a Cross PAttée with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays

measuring 30 cm (w) x 15 cm (h)

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction rim impressed 22281574 PTEInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.