United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Province of China Ripf survived the war

Ripf survived the war

a civil and military order

the obverse centre bears the inscription “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (MERIT OF THE STATE) encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow at the bottom

partially in celleon flat threads

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Province of China Ripf survived the warInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 3 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), catch traps the pin, enamels intact, in very fine condition.