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)

He saw two rank promotions before the outbreak of the Second World War: to Ordinary Seaman on May 26

He was then transferred to the 28th Battalion on February 22

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.