United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star visually-hidden Department of the Navy Distinguished

Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award (in bronze gilt with blue enamels

98 mm (w) x 42

with rayon strings for the outlines of the wings

measures 68 mm (h) x 91 mm (w)

1960’s issue)

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star visually-hidden Department of the Navy DistinguishedInstituted 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.