United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Visible on the peak is

Visible on the peak is the unmistakable outline of an SS-style German national eagle insignia which has since been removed from the cap

slightly purplish-red colour

and Orient Medal (in bronze

some of the buttons are numbered and/or marked on the reverse “B&N”

flanked by a date of “1939” and topped by an inscription of “KRIEGSSIEGER”

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Visible on the peak isInstituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.