United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction in better than very fine

in better than very fine condition and

the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT”

He was invested with the Order of the British Empire

rim impressed 22281574 PTE

including one depicting Oswald Boelcke

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction in better than very fineInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.