Order Of The British Empire Auction maker marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS"

maker marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS" on the inside lid

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

20 hours on June 16

Order Of The British Empire Auction maker marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS"Most 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.