United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Archive Church of St

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Chipping evident in the white enamels on the elephant's trunk

Wings representing: Bangladesh

(AKA "MLV" Badge): Die-stamped bronze gilt

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Archive Church of StInstituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.