ECL-O.63-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-O.63-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Medal. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
A cross patonce (three points on the end of each arm) in silver-gilt with the arms enamelled pearl-grey. In the centre is the figure of Britannia (or since 1936 the conjoined left-facing crowned busts of King George V and Queen Mary), surrounded by a circle enamelled crimson with the inscription 'FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE'
On a purple ribbon
On a purple ribbon
Content (event)
World War, 1914-1918
Dimensions
length (actual size): 480mm
Material
metal
History and association
Associated organisation
Eton College (Purchaser)
