United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction designer's name "OTTO PLACEK" on

designer's name "OTTO PLACEK" on the reverse

measuring 53 mm (w) x 77 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

Emanating from the latter two are loops which retain an aluminum chain link hanger

Between 1937 and 1945

and erased and never re-named on the 1914-15 Star

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction designer's name "OTTO PLACEK" onInstituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.