United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Member (Mbe) Breast Badge, 1945 Auction Footnote: Sapper Company 707 was

Footnote: Sapper Company 707 was part of the infamous 707th Infantry Division

the ribbon of the latter medal overlaying an original Wilhelm I Centenary Medal ribbon and has been period adjusted

similarly marked with raised anchors

the reverse is marked “RZM SS 35/36” – for maker Overhoff & Cie

You take with you my best wishes and those of your comrades for happiness and success in the years that lie ahead

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Member (Mbe) Breast Badge, 1945 Auction Footnote: Sapper Company 707 wasInstituted in 1917. Britannia First Type. In silver, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, date engraved "1945" on the reverse of the crown, measuring 48 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback, contact marks, pitted, very fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry,