United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Member, Civil Division consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "CARL POELLATH Schrobenhausen

maker marked "CARL POELLATH Schrobenhausen

for this officer

marked "800"

backed by crossed cannons

and conditions of service

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Member, Civil Division consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "CARL POELLATH SchrobenhausenInstituted June 4 1917 by King George V. Type II (1938 ). A Members award, in silver, featuring the portraits of Queen Mary and King George V on the obverse surrounded by a ring inscribed FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, the reverse features the cypher of George V, measures 49. 15mm (w) x 63. 41mm (h inclusive of integral crown suspension), weighs 31. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on original red and white ribbon denoting post 1938, with pin at the top