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OBE Military
Ruler:
George V (1910-1936)
Goldsmith:
Garrard & Co.
The Military Division of the created in 1918 and awards were made to commissioned officers and warrant officers in respect of distinguished service. The ribbon is purple with a single thin red stripe down the centre.
Method of acquisition: Given (1992-06-08) by Tillyard, Stephen
1919 -
Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 49 mm Diameter 58 mm Weight 25.95 g
Inscription present: Badge is in form of a cross patonce with a centre circle. Britannia sits in the centre.
Accession number: CM.170-1992
Primary reference Number: 226939
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "OBE Military" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/226939 Accessed: 2024-12-23 00:34:19
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