Medal [The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civilian]
Maker and role
The Royal Mint, Maker
Production date
1976
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Object detail
Accession number
2016.22
Maker
Production period
Description
Medal [The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civilian].
This MBE was awarded to Captain Frederick Patrick Ladd in 1976 for services to Aviation and Tourism.
This style of medal awarded from 1936 onwards.
1. Medal: Silver medal cross with crown on upper point. On the obverse is an image of Britannia surrounded by the words "For GOD AND THE EMPIRE"; on the reverse is George V's Imperial and Royal Cypher "GRJ". Ribbon is a 38mm ribbon of rose-gray, edged with narrow stripes of pearl grey. Pin attached to upper back of ribbon, engraved "STIRLING".
2. Presentation Box: Black leatherette covered rectangular box with hinged lid. Marked on top in gold "M.B.E.", inside: lid is lined in white silk with mark of the "ROYAL MINT" of England, base is lined with white velvet. Small metal mechanism closure.
This MBE was awarded to Captain Frederick Patrick Ladd in 1976 for services to Aviation and Tourism.
This style of medal awarded from 1936 onwards.
1. Medal: Silver medal cross with crown on upper point. On the obverse is an image of Britannia surrounded by the words "For GOD AND THE EMPIRE"; on the reverse is George V's Imperial and Royal Cypher "GRJ". Ribbon is a 38mm ribbon of rose-gray, edged with narrow stripes of pearl grey. Pin attached to upper back of ribbon, engraved "STIRLING".
2. Presentation Box: Black leatherette covered rectangular box with hinged lid. Marked on top in gold "M.B.E.", inside: lid is lined in white silk with mark of the "ROYAL MINT" of England, base is lined with white velvet. Small metal mechanism closure.
Marks
ROYAL MINT Maker's Mark
FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE Casting
GRJ Casting
STIRLING Engraved
FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE Casting
GRJ Casting
STIRLING Engraved
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
The Royal Mint. 1976. Medal [The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civilian], 2016.22. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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