United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 Auction consisting of a nickel-silver wreath

consisting of a nickel-silver wreath with a matching eagle

Constructed of a wine-red wool base bordered by gold threaded trimming

He enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery (82576)

number 49742

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 Auction consisting of a nickel-silver wreathInstituted in 1917. Military Issue. Badge: In silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, on its original full length second type military neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base with faceted rays, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 82. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most