Order Of The British Empire Auction with full length of original

with full length of original sash

He saw two rank promotions before the outbreak of the Second World War: to Ordinary Seaman on May 26

medal in solid Gold (22Kt

good bronze finish

issued to combatants who served the German States of Bremen

Order Of The British Empire Auction with full length of originalMost 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.