United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Archive Letter bearing the embossed stamp

Letter bearing the embossed stamp of the Ministry of Munitions of War

(AKA "MLV" Badge): Die-stamped bronze gilt

until June 6

its talons gripping a wreath swastika below

Höchst (Frankfurt/Main) between January 3 and March 31

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Auction Archive Letter bearing the embossed stampInstituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.