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Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature Badge
Object Number:
INV.3298
Date:
1917-1970
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 15/16 in. ( 1.2 x 2.4 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of miniature badge: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE"
applied: on reverse of badge "GR"
Description:
Miniature badge of the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a blue enamel cross with gold central medallion bordered in red; the obverse of the medallion bears portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. The reverse of the medallion shows the royal monogram surmounted by a crown.
Gallery Label:
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917, the first year of his reign, for service to the British Empire. It has 5 classes and a medal. The Commander is one of the five classes. This minature of the badge of the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a smaller replica of the badge, designed to be worn in place of the full sized item.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
