United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the felt wrapped around a

the felt wrapped around a stiff frame

a white pointed spade with red bordering

A superb and unusual trench art pouch

and code “M4/39”

in addition to two bouts of pneumonia

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the felt wrapped around aInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.