A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire; Commander (Cbe) Newly Listed and a period newspaper clipping)

and a period newspaper clipping)

die-holes in the upper two corners and the bottom point for uniform attachment

1cm with wooden interior

Fullsize: 31

A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire; Commander (Cbe) Newly Listed and a period newspaper clipping)Silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, unmarked, 62. 5 mm x 80. 8 mm, on an original full length neck ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the centrepiece, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "C. B. E." on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd." on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, fraying in the fabric overlaying the hinged area, scuffed exterior, side panel on the base coming