United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Commander (Cvo) Hold William Ralph Brookes died on

William Ralph Brookes died on July 20

27 mm x 70 mm

circa 1930s

light hollow stamped version

the IMB officials were not enthusiastic about the proliferation of private company badges

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Commander (Cvo) Hold William Ralph Brookes died onInstituted in 1896. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, number impressed "998" on the reverse, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring, spotting in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon with single hook and eye closure, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Victorian Order