N° d'objet
8711.5.1
Titre
Order of the British Empire
Description
A badge for 2nd issue Medal of the British Empire, with ribbon and mounted on pin bar. The OBE medal consists of Cross Patonce (four arms with three points on each arm) of gilt surmounted by an Imperial Crown. In the circular centre are the crowned effigies of King George V and his consort Queen Mary. The centre is surrounded by a circular band, bearing the motto ‘FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE’. The reverse of the medal has a rope circle with the Royal Cypher, surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The ribbon is crimson with a central white stripe and a white border at each edge.
Période de création
Windsor, 1910-
Dimensions
- Length: 110 mm
- Width: 50 mm