MBE Solid Silver Medal & Presentation Case Garrard of London. 1935

MBE Solid Silver Medal & Presentation Case Garrard of London. 1935. Original Full Size ladies Civil MBE Full Medal with Original Presentation Case intact, made by Royal Silversmith makers of the time Garrard’s of London. To the reverse of the medal we see a full set of English Sterling Silver Hallmarks also stamped to ring with lion which are crisp and clear date letter U 1935. The medal is still in superb finishing as you can see from the photos also with Britannia front , with silk purple bow water fleck ribbon. To the top front of medal we see the Royal Crown, still prominent and present. The presentation case in which the medal is housed is of a purple outer boarder edge leatherette finishing, block letters in gold MBE ,Press to release catch which is in perfect working order. To the inside a cream velvet base with a silk padded liner to the roof with the full Garrard stamp and by special appointment to The Crown. The medal has beautiful aged toning and has never been cleaned.
Garrard of London are the makers of the Crown Jewells which are housed in the Tower of London, also Garrard are credited for such pieces as the Queen Mary Crown used for the Coronation, the Imperial Crown of India worn by King George V and the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond which was made for the Queen Mother. Robert Garrard II Silverware is avidly more collected as they received the Royal Warrant under his production which makes them more desirable than the earlier Garrards silver, to this date Garrards still produce silver for the British Royal Family. Most of Garrard’s silver are to be found in museums or private collections around the world. Hallmarks: Makers Mark SG Date Letter U 1935 Lion .925 Sterling Silver Finest, leopard London.Size of medal and ribbon combined: 95mm x 85mm The medal is in great condition. light surface marks consistent with age and genuine wear. All in all a wonderful piece with no knocks or dents. .

Code: 50277