Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Auction Archive DRIEFONTEIN

DRIEFONTEIN

who led the charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava on October 25

1939 and later named a Generalmajor on April 1

die struck of very fine quality and crisp details

In this capacity

Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire Auction Archive DRIEFONTEINMost Excellent Order of the British Empire Silver gilt, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with a British lion, a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, 48. 5 mm x 62. 7 mm, on military ribbon with pinback, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "O. B. E. (MIL)" on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co LTD" on the inside lid, recessed soiled medal bed, fraying