United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive but this was War time

but this was War time replaced)

Ottawa (dated August 26

hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the rim

122 mm x 150 mm

in addition to having saved the lives of individuals on two former occasions

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive but this was War timeInstituted 1917. The sash badge of the order in silver gilt, consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround, hinged crown, measuring 70 mm (w) x 98. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral ring suspension),