Order Of The British Empire Auction 20 hours on June 16

20 hours on June 16

with full length of original sash

the shape of the bow being a reference to the configuration of warships of the period and possibly a reminder that the British Admiralty had ordered merchant vessels to attempt to ram German submarines)

British War Medal - Royal Highlanders of Canada - (414414 A

issued to combatants who served the German States of Bremen

Order Of The British Empire Auction 20 hours on June 16Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE Badge Silver gilt, very crisp detail, 49. 2 mm x 63. 3 mm, on original ribbon with pinback hanger, pinback marked "STERLING", extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, thatched design exterior, marked "O. B. E." on the cover, Royal Mint coat of arms maker mark on the inner lid, slightly stained recessed medal bed, case very fine.