United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Military Division Commander, By Goddard Auction Knox-Peebles" inside an open-ended wreath

Knox-Peebles" inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and engraver marked "PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT"

he joined the 2nd in the field on the 22nd

Constructed of orange machine embroidery in the shape of a German eagle clutching a black embroidered mobile wreathed swastika within a larger oval wreath

50mm(w) x 52

the principal jeweler in Lisbon

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Military Division Commander, By Goddard Auction Knox-Peebles" inside an open-ended wreathInstituted June 4, 1917. Military Division. A Commander, presenting a light blue enamel cross with a gilt central medallion surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, the reverse is plain wit the crowned monogram of King George, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 62. 5mm (w) x 84. 8mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 45. 1 grams including ribbon, worn on a segment of military ribbon of purple with red central