OBE Civilian Mounting & Naming Originally issued in silver to

Originally issued in silver to all ranks

the complete group will normally need to be remounted to ensure the medals are aligned

Instituted on 31st December 1914 for award to Warrant Officers and Officers below the rank of Major in the Army and RFC

This miniature represents the first George V type

Commonly known as the Mons Star with Mons Bar

OBE Civilian Mounting & Naming Originally issued in silver toThe OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date. The Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the