United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Iii Class Commander Badge (Cbe),

Instituted in 1917. Military Division, Type II (1935-Date), Cased in silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 62.5 mm (w) x 85.3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length second type military neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, traces of gilt wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its "Instructions as to wearing Insignia" card, printed in blue ink on a card stock, measuring 140 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), in its hardshelled case of issue, black pebbled exterior, inscribed "C.B.E. MILy" (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander, Military Division) in gold-coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded, maker marked "GARRARD & Co Ltd" and exhibiting the impression of the badge from the medal bed, base with a raised platform incorporating a recessed medal bed in off-white felt, measuring 109 mm (w) x 157 mm (h) x 30 mm (h), exhibiting light discolouration in the white felt of the medal bed, case also near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the Civil service. It was established on June 4, 1917 by King George V, and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British (Imperial) honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they created their own honours.