Order Of The British Empire Auction medal in solid Gold (22Kt

medal in solid Gold (22Kt

the shape of the bow being a reference to the configuration of warships of the period and possibly a reminder that the British Admiralty had ordered merchant vessels to attempt to ram German submarines)

with full length of original sash

issued to combatants who served the German States of Bremen

maker marked "MONNAIE DE PARIS" on the inside lid

Order Of The British Empire Auction medal in solid Gold (22KtMost 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.