WWI 1917 STERLING SILVER OBE WITH CASE

A very nice example of a WWI OBE Sterling Silver Medal & Presentation Case Garrard of London. 1917. A wonderful opportunity to obtain an Original OBE Full Size Medal with Original Presentation Case intact, made by Royal Silversmith makers of the time Garrard's of London and issued for World War I. To the reverse of the medal, we see a full set of English Sterling Silver Hallmarks which are crisp and clear date letter b 1917 with makers mark SG. The medal is still in superb finishing gold gilt laid over silver as you can see from the photos, still retains its original silk dark purple 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 leatherette finishing, block letters in gold OBE. 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 His Majesty the King. 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. This is a totally original example of a WWI OBE with original case of issue. REF: OBE699

Maker: Garrard of London.
Hallmarks: Makers Mark SG Date Letter b 1917 Lion 925 Sterling Silver Finest, leopard London.
Size of medal EXCLUDING suspension: 62mm x 48mm.
Condition: medal is in fine condition, box has wear, please view photos t

Code: 50836