Badge: Order of the British Empire, 4th class (military)

Awarded to Constructor Capt A J Merrington CBE RCNC in 1942. A silver gilt cross patonce, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. In centre within a circle inscribed: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE" are depicted the joint effigies of King George V and Queen Mary crowned (L). The reverse bears the Royal Cypher of King George V "GR" within a rope circle. Ribbon is rose pink with pearl-grey edges and with a central narrow grey stripe. In fitted box of issue.

Object Details

ID: MED1702
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Order
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1942
People: Merrington, Constructor A. J.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 50 mm
Parts: Badge: Order of the British Empire, 4th class (military)