Order Of The British Empire Archive hand embroidered in silver wire

hand embroidered in silver wire and silver sequins

Operations Wings Badge (sterling silver with a bronze-coloured gilt

One of the recipients

mounted on original ribbon with rosette

5mm(w) x 49

Order Of The British Empire Archive hand embroidered in silver wireMost Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE Badge Silver gilt, very crisp detail, 49. 2 mm x 63. 3 mm, on original ribbon with pinback hanger, pinback marked "STERLING", extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, thatched design exterior, marked "O. B. E." on the cover, Royal Mint coat of arms maker mark on the inner lid, slightly stained recessed medal bed, case very fine.