United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire Commander & South African Medals To Colonel Octavius Todd, R.a.m.c Archive the reverse with Feldpost marks

the reverse with Feldpost marks and a brief handwritten dedication

(Kantine Rock für Offizier)

measuring 74 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

the shield features a national eagle with swooped down wings

above an inscription of “BENE MERENTI”

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire Commander & South African Medals To Colonel Octavius Todd, R.a.m.c Archive the reverse with Feldpost marksAn Order of the British Empire, Commander, Military Division, in silver, featuring a light blue enamelled cross with a gilt center medallion surrounded by a red ring inscribed FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, reverse plain with central cypher of King George, measures 62. 1mm (w) x 84. 8mm (h inclusive of crown suspension and integral ring), weighs 49. 7 grams (including ribbon segment), worn on a piece of original ribbon with red central strip denoting