United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 GTRexclude 24 mm x 35 mm)

24 mm x 35 mm)

the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm

with a 12 mm wide black satin sweatband

Lorna Dickenson from McAuley War Services Assoc

Gulf Medal 1990-1991 (cupro-nickel

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 GTRexclude 24 mm x 35 mm)Instituted in 1917. Type II. Insignia in Gold with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 69. 5 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, tiny chips in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring just below the busts of the monarchs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences,