OBE Military - First TypeThe OBE or The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917. This is the 1st type OBE awarded up to 1935. As with the present day award, the Military and civilian awards are distinguished by a white stripe down the centre of the Military award. There are five classes of appointment to the Order are, in descending order of precedence: The GBE: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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Further awards are indicated by adding bars to the ribbon

Many of the awards from this period have their citations classified as they were made for acts in Northern Ireland or to Special Forces

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The image shown depicts engraving on the reverse of the medal

the Air Force Cross was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for exemplary conduct and gallantry whilst flying outside combat operations

Our service includes the replacement of ribbon and the cleaning of your medals

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Although often overshadowed by combat gallantry awards

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Velvet Colour - Standard is Black but you can select from Red

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