United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member, Cased Hold the base with calibre stamps

the base with calibre stamps and Cyrillic markings indicating that this example is a captured Soviet shell

5 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its silver gilt coat-of-arms suspension

with central gilt monogram of Peter Frederick Lewis on a blue enameled background

residue in the recessed ares

he was deemed unfit for General Service but deemed fit for Home Service by a Medical Board

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, V Class Member, Cased Hold the base with calibre stampsTwo piece construction, in frosted silver, unmarked, measuring 49 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), light contact, on its original type II military ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "ROYAL MINT" with the mint's insignia, base with a recessed and slotted medal bed in off white felt,