United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive The inside is lined in

The inside is lined in black cotton

but this was War time replaced)

122 mm x 150 mm

hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the rim

He signed his Attestation Paper on December 28

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive The inside is lined inInstituted 1917. The sash badge of the order in silver gilt, consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround, hinged crown, measuring 70 mm (w) x 98. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral ring suspension),