Order Of The British Empire Auction the shape of the bow

the shape of the bow being a reference to the configuration of warships of the period and possibly a reminder that the British Admiralty had ordered merchant vessels to attempt to ram German submarines)

20 hours on June 16

with full length of original sash

that he was Single and that his trade was that of Wholesale Grocer

maker marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS" on the inside lid

Order Of The British Empire Auction the shape of the bowMost Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE Badge Silver gilt, very crisp detail, 49. 2 mm x 63. 3 mm, on original ribbon with pinback hanger, pinback marked "STERLING", extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, thatched design exterior, marked "O. B. E." on the cover, Royal Mint coat of arms maker mark on the inner lid, slightly stained recessed medal bed, case very fine.