United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Volkspflege Abzeichen)

(Volkspflege Abzeichen)

140th Field Artillery (bronze gilt with red

adhesive repair evident on the reverse centrepiece

Lieutenant Chandler proceeded overseas for service with the Canadian Labour Corps on September 14

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member’s Badge for Ladies, c.1950 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Volkspflege Abzeichen)Instituted June 4 1917. In silver, a members badge, measures 47. 19 mm (w) x 63. 12 mm (h), with the original ladies bow of red and grey silk, unmarked, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case of issue, a black leatherette, lid marked M. B. E, interior lid marked TOYE, KENNING & SPENCER LIMITED LONDON, with removable velvet, measures 145 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), light wear, strong hinge, very fine.