notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy
1946 at Long Branch
the centre bears a screen printed portrait of a (unknown) Russian resistance leader encircled with a grommeted border
also containing button-hole miniature ribbon and ribbon bar
in three grades: I Class Grand Commander
United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Iii Class Commander Badge (Cbe), United Republic of notwithstanding the terrific fire fromInstituted in 1917. Military Division, Type II (1935 Date), Cased in silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 62. 5 mm (w) x 85. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, intact enamels, on its full length second type military neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, traces of gilt wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its "Instructions as to wearing Insignia" card, printed in blue