United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Mbe, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a lightly textured black

with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior

with paperwork affirming release from active service on 21 August 1940

constructed of steel with its traditional olive-drab paint with a matte finish

marked “S” for “Schaffenberg

constructed of maroon leatherette

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Mbe, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a lightly textured blackBritannia First Type. In frosted silver that has been plated, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "c" (1918) on the reverse, measuring 48. 7 mm (w) x 63. 5 mm (h), contact marks, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with