OBE Military - First TypeThe OBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935. As with the present day award, 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 British Empire

Constructed from several pieces

The Mercantile Marine War Medal

An officer can be considered eligible for the award of the LS&GCM if 12 or more of the 15 years of his or her service have been in the ranks and provided that the other requirements for the award of the medal have been met

You can also select the Staybrite service for which we add an invisible coating to your medals to keep them shinning for longer

It was also decided to add a fixed suspension bar bearing the text "Regular Army" or the name of a dominion country: Australia

A soldier who completes 15 years of reckonable service from the date of attestation or age 17_

Awarded for seven days continuous service between 16th January 1991 and 28th February 1991 in the theatre of operations outlined below:-

Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

except the Victoria Cross

Personalisation

Fast UK dispatch

RNR and RNVR personnel qualified if they served at ashore in France or Belgium