N° d'objet
201611.22.3
Titre
The Order of the British Empire awarded to Lt Col John Charles Court
Créateur
Description
The Order of the British Empire or OBE of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire awarded to Lt Col John Charles Court. A cross patonce (four arms with three points on each arm) of silver-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 pink with a central white stripe and a white border at each edge.
This award is mounted first on a bar with the following medals; OBE, 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, The Franc and Germany Star, Defence Medal and the War MEdal 1939-45.
Date
1939
Période de création
World War Two, 1939-1945
Dimensions
- Height: medal 65 mm
- Width: 50 mm
- Height: Medal bar 100 mm
- Width: 188 mm