United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member, Cased Newly Listed the reverse presents the coat

the reverse presents the coat of arms bearing the date 19 July 1930

) Birth Certificate

1938 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on November 7

It consists of two pieces of ruby red velvet sewn in place

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member, Cased Newly Listed the reverse presents the coatTwo piece construction, in frosted silver, unmarked, measuring 49 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), light contact, on its original type II military ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "ROYAL MINT" with the mint's insignia, base with a recessed and slotted medal bed in off white felt,