United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Commander To Sir John Pope-Hennessy Auction Archive original ribbon with a dual-prong

original ribbon with a dual-prong pinback

in cast gilt war materials depicting ornate and stylized fona and flora

excellent quality and scarce

desirable non “black and pepper” version

discolouration evident on the obverse

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Civil Division, Commander To Sir John Pope-Hennessy Auction Archive original ribbon with a dual-prongInstituted in 1917. Civil Division, Type II (1935 Present), Cased in silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 63. 9 mm (w) x 85. 6 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, weighs 58. 6 grams including ribbon, intact enamels, on its full length second type neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, traces of gilt wear evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Ribbon extension included in case. Contained in its