United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Newly Listed showing age and use

showing age and use

light wear at edges

Italian Cross for War Merit (20 August 1942)

accompanied by blue paper backed rectangular patches representative of the 2nd Canadian Division sewn in place on the upper sleeves on both sides

golden yellow wool collar tabs with a single hand embroidered rank “gull” encompassed by an oak leaf wreath in a silver coloured aluminum thread and are piped in twisted silver coloured aluminum cord

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Newly Listed showing age and useInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 3 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), catch traps the pin, enamels intact, in very fine condition.