Order of the British Empire, 5th class (military) badge

Order of the British Empire, 5th class (military) badge. The centre depicts joint effigies of King George V and Queen Mary. Ribbon is purple with central red stripe fashioned into a bow (as worn by ladies). In original case (with admittance card to investiture, June 1919). Awarded to Miss F. Johnston, WRNS.

Object Details

ID: MED1483
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Order
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Garrard & Co. Ltd
Date made: 1910-37; 1917-1937 1917-37
People: Johnston, F.; King George V Queen Mary, Consort of King George V
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Parts: Order of the British Empire, 5th class (military) badge