United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver)

hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the rim

A so called “J-1” Type

By the late Fall

in addition to having saved the lives of individuals on two former occasions

The inside is lined in black cotton

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e., Knight Grand Cross, By Garrard & Co, C.1945 Archive hallmarked and marked "ARGENT" (silver)Instituted 1917. The sash badge of the order in silver gilt, consisting of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled design, obverse centre featuring the gilt effigies of George V and Mary of Teck, a crimson enameled surround with Motto For God and the Empire, reverse presenting the crowned initials of King George V with breaded surround, hinged crown, measuring 70 mm (w) x 98. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral ring suspension),