United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction He was invested with the

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

on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic

the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT”

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction He was invested with theInstituted 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.