Military MBE Solid Silver Medal & Presentation Case Garrard of London 1932
Military MBE Solid Silver Medal & Presentation Case Garrard of London 1932. Original Full Size 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 crisp and clear date letter R 1932 and also has the lion passant to the suspension ring. The medal is still in superb finishing as you can see from the photos, with original silk purple water fleck ribbon and pin back attachment. To the top front of medal we see the Royal Crown prominent and present. The presentation case in which the medal is housed is of a purple outer boarder edge leatherette finishing, gold letter finishing M.B.E. 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. 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 to be found in museums or private collections around the world. Although there are some to be found in auction houses
Period: George V
Maker: Garrard of London.
Hallmarks: Makers Mark SG Date Letter R 1932 Lion .925 Sterling Silver Finest, leopard London.
Size of medal and ribbon combined: 110mm x 47mm.
Condition: The medal is in great condition. light surface marks consistent with age and genuine wear.re-solder to pin
Code: 50311
370.00 GBP