United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction consisting of a Cross PAttée

consisting of a Cross PAttée with blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays

serving with Infanterie-Regiment 44 on the Eastern Front

including one depicting Oswald Boelcke

measuring 30 cm (w) x 15 cm (h)

the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT”

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Breast Star Auction consisting of a Cross PAttéeInstituted June 4, 1917. Civil Division. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, a four armed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in gilt encircled by a red enamel ring with inscription FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, pin on reverse, measures 80. 8 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), weighs 47. 56 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.