United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 GTRexclude the requirement for aerial victories

the requirement for aerial victories may have increased later in the war

(Reichsbauerntag Goslar Abzeichen)

The insignia is original to the cap and appears to be machine stitched to the cap

the nature of his illness not stated

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, Knights Commander (Kbe), C.1945 GTRexclude the requirement for aerial victoriesInstituted in 1917. Military Issue. Badge: In silver gilt with red and light blue enamels, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, on its original full length second type military neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base with faceted rays, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 82. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most