United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, I Class Grand Cross (Gbe), Civil Division Type Ii Sash Auction Archive maker marked “RZM 42” for

maker marked “RZM 42” for “Kerbach & Israel

which comes from a family

both extremely fine condition with minor scratching of the surface

at the insistence of the Americans

1945 by reason of retirement on her medical records

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, I Class Grand Cross (Gbe), Civil Division Type Ii Sash Auction Archive maker marked “RZM 42” forInstituted 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