Civil Division Style, Produced Outside Official Contract
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Order: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
• Type: Grand Cross Breast Star style
• Division: Civil Division design
• Construction: Pin back
• Weight: approx. 48 g
• Dimensions: approx. 81.48 x 80.93 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE
Central medallion depicting conjoined crowned busts within red enamel ring.
Eight-pointed faceted star with silvered finish.
Reverse plain with vertical pin assembly.
Condition:
• Very good display condition
• No enamel losses observed
• Light surface wear consistent with handling
• Pin assembly secure
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Grand Cross Star represents the highest class of the Order of the British Empire.
This example follows the Civil Division design but appears to be an example produced outside official British government contract manufacture. Such pieces were occasionally produced privately for display, ceremonial, or replacement purposes.
Summary:
Civil Division style Grand Cross Star of the Order of the British Empire.
An example produced outside official contract manufacture, suitable as a collector reference, display piece, or study example of the classic British order design.