Decoration [Order of Companion of the British Empire]
Production date
1936
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Object detail
Accession number
2003.501
Production period
Description
An Order of Companion of the British Empire (C.B.E.) medal with case. This was awarded to Jean Batten in 1936. The medal consists of a crown atop a blue cross. In the centre of the cross is a medallion with a red border and gold centre. Inscribed: 'FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE'. On the verso is the initials 'GRI'. The medal is suspended from a deep red-purple ribbon.
Case: A rectangular dark purple/brown case with "C.B.E." in gold in the centre and "L" in the bottom left corner. Inside lid is lined with white satin with a crown and "GARRARD & Co. LTD [...]" stamped in black in the centre. The bed is a cream colour. There is a piece of paper inside with instructions for wearing the O.B.E., titled "THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE."
Case: A rectangular dark purple/brown case with "C.B.E." in gold in the centre and "L" in the bottom left corner. Inside lid is lined with white satin with a crown and "GARRARD & Co. LTD [...]" stamped in black in the centre. The bed is a cream colour. There is a piece of paper inside with instructions for wearing the O.B.E., titled "THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE."
Brief History
A Commander of the Order of the British Empire medal. This was awarded to Jean Batten in 1936.
Marks
FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE Casting
C.B.E. Imprint
THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Printed
C.B.E. Imprint
THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Printed
Collection
Credit Line
1936. Decoration [Order of Companion of the British Empire], 2003.501. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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