United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive 33 mm x 40 mm)

33 mm x 40 mm)

with maker mark (Max Kust

near extremely fine

New Armies

A third reich period “Tag der nationalen Solidarität” badge

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive 33 mm x 40 mm)Instituted 1917. The sash badge of the order in silver gilt, consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround, hinged crown, measuring 70 mm (w) x 98. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral ring suspension),