United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, I Class Grand Cross (Gbe), Civil Division Type Ii Sash Buy Now obverse illustrating a standing sepoy

obverse illustrating a standing sepoy

mounted to a silver ten-pointed star base

red and white fabric

John Roberts of Aylmer

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, I Class Grand Cross (Gbe), Civil Division Type Ii Sash Buy Now obverse illustrating a standing sepoyInstituted in 1917. A fine period silk sash, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a rose pink field flanked by narrow light gray stripes on either side, a large bow tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 102 mm wide x 660 mm in length, intact stitching, lightly soiled, sunned, very fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to