Pre-1936 Civilian Order of the British Empire Officer Class
SKU
BMA-0795
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917 by King George V.
This is the 1st type OBE awarded from 1917 and was awarded until 1936. This award is a gold-coloured cross patonce surmounted above by the King's Crown, and a central medallion on the cross that is surrounded by the Order's motto 'For God and the Empire'. The centre of the cross depicts Britannia.
This replica is of the officer class, the second lowest of the order, and is presented with a small length of purple ribbon denoting the award is of the Civilian Division, and comes ready to attach with a brooch pin on the reverse.