United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA

An enameled white four armed Arrow Cross in silver gilt

It is awarded for distinguished service

and secured shut with one metal (magnet) pebbled grain cap buttons each

The first letter is printed on an official notepaper from the NSDAP Gau Schlesien administration

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with an inscriptionInstituted June 4, 1917. Military Division. A Commander decoration, in silver gilt with light blue and red enamels, surmounted by a small crown, plain reverse, measures 62. 3 mm (w) x 85. 1 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, light wear and gilt loss, enamels intact, remains in extremely fine condition.